A General Power of Attorney (GPA) is a legal document that gives another person authority to act on your behalf in a variety of financial and legal matters. This type of power of attorney grants broad powers to the appointed agent, such as signing documents, making financial decisions, handling real estate transactions, and representing you in court. There are two types of General Power of Attorney: 1. Durable Power of Attorney: This type of GPA gives the designated person the authority to make decisions on behalf of the granter even if the granter is incapacitated or otherwise unable to make decisions for themselves. 2. Springing Power of Attorney: This type of GPA only comes into effect when a specific event occurs, such as the granter becoming incapacitated or reaching a certain age.