Updated on August 21st, 2025An Indiana medical power of attorney, also known as “Form 56184”, is used to appoint a healthcare representative to make medical decisions for the principal in the event of their incapacitation. It is important that individuals choose someone who can be available locally to meet with the principal’s health providers and share their basic values regarding healthcare. Therefore, many individuals choose…
Updated on May 5th, 2023A Michigan durable power of attorney form allows an individual, known as the “principal,” to choose a representative to make any type of financial decisions and actions on their behalf. This type of contract either comes into effect immediately (and endures after the principal’s incapacitation) or only upon a physician declaring that the principal has become incapacitated. A secondary agent should…
Updated on May 11th, 2023A 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…
Updated on May 5th, 2023A Maryland minor power of attorney is a document that authorizes a temporary guardianship arrangement between the parent(s) of a child and an appointed guardian (attorney-in-fact). Once this form is executed, the appointed guardian will have the same powers as a parent would in regard to the child’s education, healthcare, and other important matters that a child cannot be left to…
Updated on May 4th, 2023An Idaho general power of attorney allows for a person to act for another in any type of monetary-related decision but does not remain valid in the event the principal should become in an unstable state of mind where he or she can no longer think for themselves. The general power of attorney does not provide the authority to make healthcare…
