Powers of attorney generally fall into two major categories, that of general powers and limited powers. General power of attorney is a broad grant of authority to handle a wide range of personal business matters.
It should be noted, though, that even with such grants, it is possible for specific limits to be placed on what the agent is able to do. A limited power of attorney will apply only to certain, defined realms of the grantor’s life, such as finances, business operations or the scope of desired medical care under specified circumstances.