Missouri Power of Attorney is a legal document that grants an individual the authority to make decisions and take actions on behalf of another individual. The person granting power of attorney (the "principal") appoints an "agent" or "attorney-in-fact" to act on their behalf in financial matters, medical decisions, and other legal matters. The agent is given the authority to make decisions and take actions without the principal's direct involvement. In Missouri, there are two types of Power of Attorney documents: General Power of Attorney and Durable Power of Attorney. General Power of Attorney gives the agent broad authority to manage the principal's financial and legal affairs. Durable Power of Attorney is more specific and allows the agent to act on the principal's behalf even in cases where the principal becomes incapacitated. Durable Power of Attorney is used when the principal is unable to make decisions or take actions on their own.