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power of attorney

NOUN
carte blanche
Synonyms
STRONGEST
blank check free rein latitude
WEAK
authority franchise free hand freedom full authority full power grant leeway license no holds barred permission prerogative sanction say say-so unconditional authority unconditional right unrestricted authority warrant
NOUN
commission
Synonyms
STRONGEST
agency authority delegation office
STRONG
appointment brevet certificate charge consignment deputation diploma embassy employment errand function instruction legation mandate mission obligation permit proxy trust warrant work

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According to the latest Trust & Will report on the state of the estate-planning industry, only 11% of adults have a valid power of attorney.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

It is also known as a healthcare proxy or medical power of attorney.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

A durable power of attorney names a trusted person to make financial decisions on your behalf.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

A durable power of attorney, which remains in effect after the principal becomes incapacitated, may access the client’s bank account.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026

I hoped Mom would be in charge of whatever the power of attorney thing was.

From "Lawn Boy Returns" by Gary Paulsen