Updated on May 21st, 2025A New Jersey durable (financial) power of attorney is a document that authorizes another person to handle a person’s financial matters. The authorized individual, or ‘attorney-in-fact,’ can be given control over all or a part of the principal’s personal and/or business finances. The principal should appoint someone who is reliable, possibly a relative or close friend, who will act in the…
Updated on May 5th, 2023An Iowa durable power of attorney form is a document that residents can use to name an individual with the authority to make decisions on their behalf. In the event of the principal’s disability or incapacitation, the representative will be able to manage their various accounts and finances. Depending on the specifics of the contract, it will become effective immediately or…
Updated on June 17th, 2025An Arkansas guardianship over a minor child power of attorney can be used by the parents of minor children to select a family member or close friend to act as a guardian. Arkansas law does not specify a limit on the term of validity for this type of arrangement. Unless an advance expiration date is established by the parents, the agent’s…
Updated on May 4th, 2023An Idaho medical power of attorney form is used to appoint an individual to make medical decisions on behalf of an Idaho resident. The individual appointed is referred to as the healthcare agent and the individual assigning the authority is defined as the principal. The durable nature of the power of attorney enables the agent to make decisions for the principal…
Updated on May 10th, 2023A 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…
