Power of attorney refers to a legal document that allows someone to act for you – whether out of convenience or out of necessity. For example, if you have to be out of town and are not available to sign official documents, having a power of attorney in place can be extremely convenient. If you become incapacitated – on the other hand – having a power of attorney set up is a necessity if you want your wishes to be upheld.  While you can obtain a power of attorney form from an attorney or can even create your own, one of the most straightforward