A Kentucky Special Power of Attorney (SPOT) is a legal document that gives the person signing (the Principal) authority to appoint an agent (or Attorney-in-Fact) to act on their behalf in specific matters. The Attorney-in-Fact is given the power to make decisions and take actions in the name of the Principal, such as signing documents, accessing bank accounts, making investments, and managing property. There are two types of Kentucky Special Power of Attorney: Durable and Non-Durable. A Durable SPOT is used when the Principal needs their Attorney-in-Fact to have authority that extends beyond the Principal's disability or incapacity. A Non-Durable SPOT is used when the Principal only needs the Attorney-in-Fact to have authority for a specific transaction or event. Both types of Kentucky Special Power of Attorney must be signed in the presence of a notary public or two witnesses. The document should also be filed with the local county clerk's office.