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A power of attorney (POA) form is a legal document that allows someone (agent) to make decisions and manage affairs on behalf of another person (principal). The agent can legally handle financial, medical, guardianship, and tax-related matters. Create Document. PDF Word ODT. Updated September 16, 2024.
A durable power of attorney (DPOA) form allows an individual ("principal") to select someone else ("agent") to handle their financial affairs while they are alive. The term "durable" refers to the form remaining valid even if the principal becomes incapacitated.
A medical power of attorney form allows a person ("principal") to select an agent to make healthcare decisions on their behalf. The agent’s powers are effective after the principal becomes incapacitated and cannot make decisions on their own.
A real estate power of attorney is a document that allows someone else to handle property decisions on their behalf. This includes selling, buying, leasing, and managing property for the principal’s best interest. After the form is completed and signed, it is can be used immediately.
Tennessee power of attorney forms allow a person to choose a representative to act in their place. The person giving power ("principal") can choose the specific rights to hand over to their representative ("agent"), ranging from medical decision-making to the handling of their financial affairs, for a limited period or for the principal's lifetime.
An Illinois power of attorney form allows a person to choose someone else to make decisions on their behalf for medical, financial, parental, or other related purposes. Depending on the type of form, it will be required to complete and sign in accordance with State law.
Massachusetts power of attorney forms let a person ("principal" select another person ("agent") to make decisions on their behalf. The principal may grant medical, financial, parental, tax, vehicle, or any other responsibility to the agent.
A general power of attorney (GPOA) form allows a person (principal) to choose and give an agent powers over their financial matters. It is non-durable, which means if the principal becomes mentally incompetent (incapacitated), the power of attorney document is void and unusable.
South Carolina power of attorney forms are used to allow a person ("principal") to select someone else ("agent") to handle their affairs related to their finances, medical care, or any special request.
Washington power of attorney forms let a person select an agent to act as their representative. The person giving authority ("principal") must choose which forms to complete depending on the powers to be granted, most commonly financial and healthcare forms.