Power of Attorney

In Jamaica, a power of attorney for property lets one person (the attorney) manage another person’s property (the principal) when they cannot. This includes tasks like buying, selling, or leasing property. To set this up, the principal drafts and signs a document outlining the attorney’s powers, which must be witnessed by a legal professional or notary public. The power of attorney remains valid until revoked by the principal or upon their death, and continues if the principal becomes incapacitated. This ensures property management is maintained even when the principal is unable to act.