A Missouri general power of attorney form allows an individual person to select an agent to handle any type of financial decision-making on their behalf (in accordance with § 404.710). The principal may apply restrictions on the authorities assigned to the representative (the “attorney-in-fact”) as they see fit. The agreement can be terminated by the principal at any time and becomes ineffective if the principal…

An Oklahoma medical power of attorney form is used to appoint a representative (“healthcare proxy” or “attorney-in-fact”) to make decisions for the principal relating to healthcare treatments and operations. The principal can be specific about the powers granted unto the healthcare proxy or they can choose to give them the power to make all medical decisions. This power of attorney form usually only comes into…

A Mississippi durable power of attorney form authorizes an individual to run the principal’s financial affairs if they become incapacitated and unable to do so for themselves. Ideally, the representative should be available locally and be able to deal face-to-face with banks, government agencies, creditors, and debtors on the principal’s behalf. An alternative or secondary agent should also be selected in case the first choice…

A Georgia limited power of attorney form provides the creator of the document the ability to transfer limited financial powers to an attorney-in-fact. The select representative will only be granted the authority to carry out the specific financial act detailed within the document. The agreement becomes void once the act is completed, if the principal completes a revocation form, or if a new power of…

A New Mexico medical power of attorney form gives the principal the ability to appoint a medical representative and make decisions on medical treatment and healthcare options they wish to receive in the future. The principal’s appointed representative (agent) will have the authority to make important medical decisions on their behalf in the event of incapacitation. This position is usually given to a spouse, relative,…

A Kentucky general power of attorney form allows individuals to authorize a third party to act as their attorney-in-fact. The attorney-in-fact will be responsible for, among other things, dealing with banks, government departments, creditors, debtors, and investments on behalf of the principal. Unlike a durable power of attorney, this contract does not remain valid if the principal should become incapacitated or mentally disabled. It should…

An Alabama general power of attorney form allows a resident to handle another person’s monetary affairs only while the person being represented is conscious, in a decent state of mind, and not suffering from any type of mental instability, such as having signs of dementia. It allows the agent selected to handle transactions related to the principal as if he or she is “acting in…

A South Carolina medical power of attorney form allows a principal to choose a surrogate to handle their healthcare facility and treatment options in the chance that they cannot make such decisions themselves. The most common selection for the surrogate is a spouse, relative, or close friend. As the person selected is not paid other than expenses reimbursed for lodging and travel, the principal will want…

An Idaho durable power of attorney can be used to elect a representative to make financial decisions on behalf of an Idaho resident. The selected individual will be required to act in the principal’s best interest and perform tasks as they would imagine the principal would if possible. The durable nature of the form enables the agent to operate even after the principal becomes incapacitated….

A Virginia limited power of attorney form is used to select an agent to handle certain financial actions or decisions as described by the principal. The form can be made to grant restricted access to one’s personal affairs such as collecting mail, handling a real estate transaction, or paying bills on the principal’s behalf. The form is not durable, meaning if the principal should become mentally…

A Utah durable power of attorney form allows a principal to name an attorney-in-fact to manage their financial affairs if they can no longer make decisions for themselves, whether it’s temporarily or permanently. While this individual needn’t be a lawyer, he or she must be someone the principal trusts and is willing and able to do anything from paying the gas bill to stewarding their…