Description

A power of attorney is a legal document that allows one person to act on behalf of another in legal and financial matters. It is often used in situations where an individual is unable to manage their own affairs due to illness, absence, or incapacity.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that the term 'poder legal' may be used interchangeably with 'poder notarial' in some contexts, but 'poder legal' is the preferred term in medical settings. It is important to maintain a formal register and avoid colloquial expressions when discussing legal matters.

Example Sentences

EN: She signed a power of attorney to allow her daughter to make medical decisions on her behalf.

ES: Ella firmó un poder legal para permitir que su hija tome decisiones médicas en su nombre.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'poder legal' with 'poder notarial'; using informal language when discussing legal documents; misinterpreting the scope of authority granted by the power of attorney.