New York Power of Attorney is a legal document that allows one person (the “principal”) to appoint another person (the “agent”) to act on their behalf in a variety of matters. This power of attorney grants the agent the authority to make decisions and take actions on behalf of the principal, such as signing documents, selling property, making investments, and accessing bank accounts. There are two main types of New York Power of Attorney: the General Power of Attorney and the Durable Power of Attorney. The General Power of Attorney grants the agent broad powers to act on the principal’s behalf, but is limited to a certain time period or specific task. The Durable Power of Attorney remains in effect even if the principal becomes incapacitated or unable to make decisions for themselves, and generally grants the agent more extensive powers.