New York Power of Attorney is a legal document that authorizes one person (the “Principal”) to appoint another person (the “Agent” or “Attorney-in-Fact”) to make decisions and act on their behalf. This document can grant broad or limited powers, depending on how the Principal instructs the Agent in the document. In New York, there are three main types of Power of Attorney: General, Special, and Health Care. A General Power of Attorney is the broadest type of Power of Attorney and allows the Agent to act on the Principal’s behalf for any legal or financial matter. A Special Power of Attorney grants the Agent more limited and specific powers, such as the ability to buy or sell real estate, sign documents, or operate a business on the Principal’s behalf. A Health Care Power of Attorney grants the Agent the power to make medical decisions on behalf of the Principal in the event that the Principal is unable to make those decisions for themselves. New York Power of Attorney documents must comply with New York laws in order to be valid, and should be prepared and executed with the help of an experienced attorney.