Specific scene, specific script.

Need someone to sign papers while you're out of town? Or manage one particular account? A Limited POA gives someone temporary or narrowly defined authority -- like a guest star with a clearly defined role. Once the job is done, the curtain falls.

Full access, full trust.

This one hands over broad authority to handle your financial and legal affairs. Think of it as giving someone the keys to your entire set -- banking, property, bills, the works. Online the Durable version, it usually ends if you become incapacitated, so it's powerful but not built for emergencies.

A medical power of attorney gives someone you trust the script when you can't speak for yourself. If you're unconscious, under anesthesia, or otherwise unable to make medical decisions, this form ensures your chosen person is legally allowed to step in -- not just whoever happens to be in the waiting room. It's one of the most important roles you'll ever cast.