Power of Attorney Form

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Power of attorney form authorizes an appointed agent to make decisions regarding the principal’s property, including financial matters, when the principal may be unable to act. It clarifies that authority over health-care decisions is not included. The form explains how to choose a trusted agent, define authority scope, designate one agent plus optional coagent(s), and set rules for successor agents. It also distinguishes durable versus non-durable authority, covers general authority subjects, allows optional specific authority with initials, and provides sections for special instructions, effective date options, and key limitations.

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POWER OF ATTORNEY FORM

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

TYPE OF POWER OF ATTORNEY

DESIGNATION OF AGENT

DESIGNATION OF SUCCESSOR AGENT(S) (OPTIONAL)

GRANT OF GENERAL AUTHORITY

GRANT OF SPECIFIC AUTHORITY (OPTIONAL)

LIMITATION ON AGENT’S AUTHORITY

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

EFFECTIVE DATE

POWER OF ATTORNEY FORM IMPORTANT INFORMATION This power of attorney authorizes another person (your agent) to make decisions concerning your property for you (the principal). Your agent will be able to make decisions and act with respect to your property (including your money) whether or not you are able to act for yourself. The meaning of authority over subjects listed on this form is explained under the statutes of Governing Law. This power of attorney does not authorize the agent to make health-care decisions for you. You should select someone you trust to serve as your agent. Unless you specify otherwise, generally the agent’s authority will continue until you die or revoke the power of attorney, or the agent resigns or is unable to act for you. Your agent is entitled to reasonable compensation unless you state otherwise in the Special Instructions. This form provides for designation of one agent. If you wish to name more than one agent, you may name a coagent in the Special Instructions. Coagents are not required to act together unless you include that requirement in the Special Instructions. If your agent is unable or unwilling to act for you, your power of attorney will end unless you have named a successor agent. You may also name a second successor agent. This power of attorney becomes effective immediately unless your state otherwise in the Special Instructions. If you have questions about the power of attorney or the authority you are granting to your agent, you should seek legal advice before signing this form. TYPE OF POWER OF ATTORNEY (INITIAL which type of power of attorney is being created) ______ - Durable. This document shall not be affected by my subsequent incapacity. This language shall satisfy any State-required language that allows a power of attorney document to remain in place even if I can no longer manage my property or business affairs. ______ - General (non-durable). This document shall be affected by my subsequent incapacity and shall terminate immediately if it is determined I can no longer manage my property or business affairs. This language shall satisfy any State-required language that allows a power of attorney to be non-durable. DESIGNATION OF AGENT I, FORMTEXT [PRINCIPAL'S NAME], name the following person as my agent: Name of Agent: FORMTEXT [AGENT'S NAME] Agent’s Address: FORMTEXT [AGENT'S ADDRESS] Agent’s Phone: FORMTEXT [AGENT'S PHONE] DESIGNATION OF SUCCESSOR AGENT(S) (OPTIONAL) If my agent is unable or unwilling to act for me, I name as my successor agent: Name of Successor Agent: FORMTEXT [SUCCESSOR AGENT'S NAME] Successor Agent’s Address: FORMTEXT [SUCCESSOR AGENT'S ADDRESS] Successor Agent’s Phone: FORMTEXT [SUCCESSOR AGENT'S PHONE] If my successor agent is unable or unwilling to act for me, I name as my second successor agent: Name of 2nd Successor Agent: FORMTEXT [2ND SUCCESSOR AGENT'S NAME] 2nd Successor Agent’s Address: FORMTEXT [2ND SUCCESSOR AGENT'S ADDRESS] 2nd Successor Agent’s Phone: FORMTEXT [2ND SUCCESSOR AGENT'S PHONE] GRANT OF GENERAL AUTHORITY I grant my agent and any successor agent general authority to act for me with respect to the following subjects as defined in the Uniform Power of Attorney Act. (INITIAL each subject you want to include in the agent’s general authority. If you wish to grant general authority over all of the subjects you may initial “All Preceding Subjects” instead of initialing each subject.) ______ - Real Property ______ - Tangible Personal Property ______ - Stocks and Bonds ______ - Commodities and Options ______ - Banks and Other Financial Institutions ______ - Operation of Entity or Business ______ - Insurance and Annuities ______ - Estate, Trusts, and Other Beneficial Interests ______ - Claims and Litigation ______ - Personal and Family Maintenance ______ - Benefits from Governmental Programs or Civil or Military Service ______ - Retirement Plans ______ - Taxes ______ - All Preceding Subjects GRANT OF

FAQs

What authority does this power of attorney grant to the agent?

It authorizes the agent to make decisions concerning the principal’s property, including money, as defined in the form’s authority sections.

Does this power of attorney include health-care decision authority?

No. The form expressly does not authorize the agent to make health-care decisions for the principal.

What is the difference between durable and general (non-durable) power of attorney?

Durable authority is not affected by the principal’s later incapacity, while general (non-durable) authority is affected by incapacity and terminates when the principal can no longer manage property affairs.

Aug 31, 2026

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