Attorney in Fact

One who is authorized to act for another under a Power of Attorney, which may be general or limited in scope. A person need not be an Attorney-At-Law to be an attorney-in-fact.

Person named by another to act as an agent in his behalf. Assignment is in writing, and is commonly referred to as a Power of Attorney assignment, and may be general or limited to specific acts.

One who is authorized to act for another under a power of attorney, which may be general or limited in scope.
Example: Collins wishes to sell her home but is planning a 6-month vacation in the Middle East. She gives authorization to her friend Baker to sign the Deed over to a buyer. Baker becomes her attorney-in-fact for this situation.

A person authorized to act for or in behalf of another person or organization, to the extent prescribed in a written instrument known as a power of attorney.