Updated on May 5th, 2023A Louisiana limited financial power of attorney is a legal document that allows a person to be able to handle specific actions on behalf of someone else. The person being represented is known as the “principal” and the person performing the representation is the “agent” or “attorney in fact.” The “limited” nature of the document is in relation to the acts…
Updated on May 10th, 2023An Ohio motor vehicle power of attorney form (Form BMV 3771) can be completed to authorize an attorney-in-fact to represent the principal in certain vehicle-related dealings. If the principal cannot present themselves to the offices of an Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles, this form will allow the attorney-in-fact to appear in their stead and sign any papers associated with the titling…
Updated on May 10th, 2023A New Jersey tax power of attorney form (Form M-5008-R) is used to appoint an agent or an entity to handle a person’s taxes with the Division of Taxation. In most cases, the principal will hire a tax accountant or other certified professional to represent them in these matters. The principal can select the types of power and authorizations the appointed…
Updated on May 21st, 2025An Arkansas medical power of attorney allows a principal’s wishes to be carried out by another person (the “agent”) with regard to their end-of-life healthcare. Essentially, this document allows the agent to consent to, refuse, and withdraw consent to medical treatments proposed and administered by the healthcare professionals caring for the principal. Power granted to the agent is durable, meaning it…
Updated on May 10th, 2023An Ohio general power of attorney is a legal document that allows a person (principal) to appoint an attorney-in-fact to manage their financial affairs. The attorney-in-fact does not have to be an attorney; in fact, a principal usually chooses someone close to them to represent their best interests. The powers created under the general POA can be broad in nature or…
