In its most basic form, a power of attorney, or POA ... agent the power to handle everything from financial accounts to real estate affairs to signing documents on your behalf.

Investopedia / Laura Porter A power of attorney ... a POA that transfers real estate must be recorded by the county in which the property is located. Not all powers of attorney must be formally ...

If you own real estate or other property in a second ... States usually have their own durable power of attorney forms online that you can print and fill out. Many financial institutions also ...