Vermont General Power of Attorney is a legal document that allows someone to appoint an individual or organization — referred to as an "agent" or "attorney-in-fact" — to act on their behalf in financial matters. The power of attorney grants the agent the authority to make decisions and take action on behalf of the principal, including signing documents, making financial transactions, and managing the principal’s assets and business affairs. There are two types of Vermont General Power of Attorney: Limited Power of Attorney and Durable Power of Attorney. Limited Power of Attorney is used in situations where the principal only wants the agent to act in a specific situation, and for a limited amount of time. Durable Power of Attorney allows the agent to act on the principal’s behalf in any situation, and for an indefinite amount of time.