Aker wishes to give Mix power of attorney.  In general, the power of attorney
  A. Will be valid only if Mix is a licensed attorney at law.
  B. May limit Mix’s authority to specific transactions.
  C. May continue in existence after Aker’s death.
  D. Must be signed by both Aker and Mix.
  Answer:B
  B is corrent. A power of attorney is written authority conferred to an agent. It is conferred in a formal writing. A power of attorney can be general or it can grant the agent only restricted authority.
  A is incorrect. Anyone with the legal capacity to enter into an agency relationship may be granted the power of attorney.
  C is incorrect. The death of the principal constitutes the termination of an agency relationship by operation of law.
  D is incorrect. The power of attorney must be signed only by the person granting such authority.