Key Takeaways: Naming more than one agent is legal in every state, though the exact rules for how they must act together vary by jurisdiction. Co-agents and successor agents are not the same thing — co-agents share authority at the same time, while successor agents only step in if the primary agent can’t serve. The document must specify whether agents act jointly, independently, or by majority, since vague language often defaults to requiring joint approval, which can slow down urgent decisions. Financial and healthcare powers of attorney are separate legal tools, and many people who think they need “two power of attorneys” are really asking about naming different agents for…