Minnesota Power of Attorney is a legal form that allows an individual (the “Principal”) to appoint someone else (the “Agent”) to act on their behalf in financial, legal, or other matters. The Principal can grant the Agent the authority to do whatever they wish, or can specify and limit the powers the Agent holds. There are three types of Minnesota Power of Attorney: General Power of Attorney, Limited Power of Attorney, and Durable Power of Attorney. General Power of Attorney grants the Agent full authority to act on the Principal’s behalf, but is terminated if the Principal becomes incapacitated or dies. Limited Power of Attorney grants the Agent limited powers, such as signing documents on the Principal’s behalf, managing a specific account or transaction, or representing the Principal in a particular legal matter. Durable Power of Attorney is similar to General Power of Attorney but is not terminated if the Principal becomes incapacitated or dies. This type of Power of Attorney should be used if the Principal will not be able to manage their own affairs in the future or if they wish to appoint someone to manage their affairs in the event of their death.