A New Mexico real estate power of attorney is a legal contract by which an individual, the “principal,” appoints an agent to represent them in making decisions regarding real estate. The agent may be given the authority to buy, sell, and manage property in the principal’s name. The most common purpose of using an agent is to close the purchase or sale of real estate, either…
A Minnesota real estate power of attorney form is a legal tool used to designate authority to an individual for the management of real estate transactions. The party accepting authority (the agent) will have permission from the property owner (the principal) to perform specific tasks relating to their real estate. Depending on the principal’s needs, the agent may be asked to execute leases, negotiate rent prices,…
A Florida living will is a declaration made by an individual (principal) to refuse artificially prolonged care in the event of a terminal condition. Therefore, if a principal becomes in a vegetative state, they can choose to make instructions beforehand to end their life by eliminating feeding and ventilation used to keep them alive. It is the responsibility of a principal to inform medical staff…
A Hawaii real estate power of attorney form is a legal document that establishes an agent-principal relationship regarding certain property management duties. The principal (an individual who executes the power of attorney document) intends to hand over certain real property powers to another individual, “agent” or “attorney in fact.” The agent must carry out these tasks to the best of their abilities and always with…
A Delaware minor (child) power of attorney form is used to grant temporary parental rights to someone other than the child’s parent or legal guardian. The agent selected to be granted authority will have permission to act on the parent’s behalf and care for the child by providing food, shelter, transportation, and otherwise perform any action necessary to maintain the child’s well-being. Delaware law does…
A West Virginia minor child power of attorney form is a document that is created to grant a guardian power of attorney over a minor child. The trusted individual will be able to, for the duration of the term dictated in the form, make every decision the parents or legal guardians would be able to make if they were available to do so themselves. That…
A Michigan living will is a written statement explaining end-of-life care wishes to medical practitioners and loved ones of a terminally ill or permanently unconscious patient. Michigan state legal codes don’t address living wills. However, the state does recommend using the Five Wishes Advance Care Planning Program for this purpose. Laws Statute – No statute Signing Requirements – None
A Maine real estate power of attorney allows an individual to choose an agent to manage their real estate and perform other related transactions. The agent will have legal authorization to act on behalf of the principal (the person delegating responsibility) and execute any task indicated in the power of attorney so long as it is permitted by law (§ 5-934). The responsibilities of the…
A Wyoming minor child power of attorney can be used to assign temporary parental powers to a trusted guardian. Generally speaking, this individual will be a close relative or family friend of the legal parents. In the State of Wyoming, temporary guardianship cannot last longer than one year; if the power of attorney expires, a new one will need to be drafted in its place….
An Iowa real estate power of attorney allows an individual to nominate a representative who may act in their place and make decisions on their behalf. Unlike a general power of attorney, this document only assigns powers relating to real estate transactions such as purchasing, selling, or leasing property. The document will be valid once signed by the principal (person making the document) and acknowledged in…
A West Virginia real estate power of attorney enables an agent to act on behalf of a homeowner or buyer concerning the sale and purchase of property located in West Virginia. Without a signed and notarized power of attorney, the agent will not be able to sign any legal documents or otherwise communicate the wishes of the individual they represent. Once signed, however, the power of attorney…
