Who can be my agent by virtue of Power of Attorney?

Your agent (a person acting on your behalf) can be anyone who is sound and at least eighteen years old. You may want for your agent to be a family member, a trusted, long-time friend or professional, such as your lawyer, doctor or accountant. You may grant power of attorney to more than one agent.

Before you start, discuss why you’re creating the Power of Attorney with the person you choose, how long you expect them to serve as your agents, and how much they’ll be paid, if anything. These terms can be specified in a separate document. Having a conversation with your agents before creating a Power of Attorney is very crucial as it can help prevent misunderstandings after you grant the Power of Attorney.