Power of attorney 2020 Helping you care for a vulnerable relative There may come a point in life when you, a loved one or close relative can no longer, or may find it difficult to manage your own banking, either temporarily or indefinitely. A power of attorney is a document by which one party (the Donor) gives another person (the Attorney) the power to act on his or her behalf. It may be a general power or limited to certain defined purposes, such as managing the Donors finances and affairs. Read more about Power of Attorney Manage Cookie Preferences