In order for personal representatives and trustees to be authorized to act on behalf of a principal, a legal instrument commonly referred to as power of attorney must be in place.
Explanation:
Power of attorney is a legal document that gives authorization for a person to act on behalf of them. There are four types of power of attorney. They are as follows:
i) Special or Limited Power of Attorney
ii) Durable Power of Attorney
iii) Springing Durable Power of Attorney
iv) General Power of Attorney
Power of attorney creates a legal relationship between you and another person and specifies that you give power to the other person. In this situation, you are the principal and the other person is an agent.