Updated on May 10th, 2023A South Dakota medical power of attorney permits an individual to select an agent who will decide all aspects of their healthcare when they cannot speak for themselves. There are a few restrictions as to the choice for the agent; whoever is chosen should live, or at least be available, in a location that is close to the individual, and the…
Updated on May 10th, 2023A Rhode Island durable financial power of attorney form allows a principal to name an individual, known as the attorney-in-fact, to manage their money and business affairs. With a “durable” financial power of attorney, the authority of the attorney-in-fact become effective immediately. Alternatively, with a “springing” durable financial power of attorney, the representative only begins his or her task if and…
Updated on May 10th, 2023A Tennessee limited power of attorney document allows a resident to choose someone else to handle specific monetary-related actions or decisions on their behalf. The person doing the representation, known as the “agent,” must always perform their duties in the best interests of the person being represented, the “principal.” The principal may choose the agent’s powers by selecting them from a…
Updated on May 4th, 2023A California guardianship power of attorney form is used to nominate a short-term guardian for one or more minor children. The form empowers the guardian with rights to care for the child(ren) and make decisions regarding their healthcare and education. California law has no specific limitation on how long this type of guardianship may last, though it will generally be a…
Updated on May 10th, 2023A Texas limited power of attorney form is used to handle specific financial responsibilities on behalf of someone else. The representation allowed by the principal must be explicitly stated in the power of attorney and the third party presented with this form (the attorney-in-fact) must clearly understand the principal’s intentions. Most commonly, the form becomes void upon the completion of the stated…
