A General Power of Attorney (GPA) is a legal document that grants an individual (the agent) broad authority to act on behalf of another person (the principal) in various matters. These matters can include financial transactions, property management, business operations, and other legal affairs. The GPA is a versatile and powerful tool, enabling the agent to make decisions and perform tasks as if they were the principal. However, the GPA is only valid while the principal is alive and mentally competent, and it can be revoked at any time by the principal.