An Iowa limited power of attorney form is used to appoint a representative to make certain decisions on the principal’s behalf. The scope of the power of the attorney must be defined by the principal on the form. Most commonly this contract becomes void at a particular date or when the specific activity is complete. A limited power of attorney is often used with real…

A Rhode Island medical power of attorney form authorizes a principal to nominate an agent to make all their healthcare decisions if they can no longer do so. The usual choices for the agent are the principal’s spouse, child, close friend, or relative. In Rhode Island, unless the agent is related to the principal, the individual cannot be a medical professional involved in the principal’s…

An Idaho limited power of attorney form allows a principal to select another person to handle a specific monetary action on their behalf. The responsibility held by the agent may be valid for a single act, such as a real estate transaction, or it may be effective for a particular time period such as a month during which the principal needs an agent to pick…

A New York minor power of attorney form is a document that parents can use to authorize a third party to temporarily have parental rights over their child. This type of arrangement is usually used during a period of a parent’s absence due to work, military deployment, illness, or education. The designated attorney-in-fact will be able to make decisions regarding the child’s education, healthcare, and…

A Maryland motor vehicle power of attorney, otherwise known as “Form VR-470,” lets the owner of a vehicle choose an agent to register, sell, or obtain a certificate of title on their behalf. The agent has a fiduciary duty to act in the best interests of the principal. The form must be signed by the owner and may be used in conjunction with any other…

A New Hampshire limited power of attorney form is designed to enable a principal (individual authorizing the form) to grant specific legal powers to an agent/attorney-in-fact (individual appointed to exercise powers). The attorney-in-fact should be someone trustworthy, preferably a close friend, relative, or the principal’s spouse. However, the principal may wish to elect someone with the knowledge and experience needed to handle the specific powers…

An Illinois minor (child) power of attorney form allows parents to grant a representative the authority to make decisions and perform actions to ensure the proper care of a child. The person accepting the parental powers may be asked to provide care in the form of transportation, shelter, clothing, and food. Illinois power of attorney law only regulates the delegation of such authority when it…

A Mississippi vehicle transfer power of attorney form (Form 78-003-10-1-1) is used to select a representative to transfer the ownership of an individual’s vehicle to another party. The appointed agent will be responsible for all negotiations and finalizing the transaction which must be in the principal’s best interests. The contract terminates once the vehicle has been sold or at a fixed termination date indicated in…

A North Dakota general power of attorney form grants general financial powers to an attorney-in-fact in regard to a principal’s finances. This position is often reserved for a relative, close friend, or trusted associate as they will be dealing with important matters such as asset and property management, banking transactions, and business affairs. This power of attorney document is not durable and becomes void upon…

An Arizona tax power of attorney form 285 can be used to elect a person (usually an accountant) to handle another person’s tax filing within the State of Arizona. This document is the only POA form that does not need to have its signatures acknowledged before a notary public or witnessed. Typically, this form will be attached to the tax filer’s State income tax return sent…

A Missouri tax power of attorney form (DOR-2827) allows residents to file individual or business taxes through the use of a tax agent. Usually, a certified public accountant or tax attorney will be chosen to be an individual’s tax agent. However, any adult resident can be appointed to be an individual’s tax representative. There is no need for witnesses or a notary public when executing the…