The person given power to act under a Power of Attorney document is called the Attorney-in-fact or Agent.

To sign a document for someone in absentia, you will typically need a power of attorney document granting you permission to sign on their behalf. Make sure the power of attorney is valid and gives you the specific authority to sign the document in question. Be sure to follow any specific requirements or restrictions outlined in the power of attorney document.

There are a number of options available for one to view a durable power of attorney form. These forms are available for viewing on sites such as Expert Law, The Doc Diva and Power of Attorney Form Template website.

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No. Any legal document should not be witnessed or notarized by an individual who will benefit from the document. An attorney-in-fact benefits from a POA because it gives the attorney-in-fact complete authority over the property of the principal.