A General Power of Attorney is a legal document that grants someone else the authority to act on your behalf. The person appointed as the attorney-in-fact or agent is authorized to make decisions and take action on your behalf in a wide range of circumstances, including financial, business, and healthcare matters. A General Power of Attorney typically takes effect immediately and remains in effect until you revoke it or become incapacitated. It's important to choose someone you trust to be your attorney-in-fact and to carefully consider the scope of their authority and any limitations you would like to impose.