GPA Deed

About GPA Deed

A general power of attorney is a legal document whereby one person authorises another to act on his/her behalf. The person authorising is referred to as the ‘principal’ and the person being authorised under the power of attorney is called an ‘agent’. A general power of attorney, as is evident by its name, is not drafted for a specific purpose and the agent can act on behalf of the principal on varied matters. The acts of an agent acting on the behest of a general power of attorney, bind the principal. The power of attorney is frequently used in the event of a principal's illness or disability, or when the principal can't be present to sign necessary legal documents for financial transactions. It is a document that lists the authorization/power given to the third party.

A general power of attorney is often required to provide for situations wherein a person is unable to act for himself and may require another to act on his behalf. Common situations wherein a general power of attorney may be required are when the principal is suffering from some legal/physical disability or inability, or illness or is incapacitated to act for himself. It may be used to cover for the principal’s absence in situations wherein he/she is required to take decisions or carry out specific tasks etc.