Updated on May 5th, 2023A Maine durable power of attorney form allows individuals to appoint a representative to deal with any and all of their financial matters in the event of their incapacitation. The agent must be capable of running or closing any businesses the principal owns, in addition to managing their investments. Durable powers of attorney either become active in the instance of the…
Updated on April 17th, 2025A Colorado general power of attorney form is designed to enable an individual to make financial decisions on behalf of another party, referred to as “the principal.” The term “general” in this case is referring to the unlimited nature of the agent’s financial powers; they control all aspects of the principal’s finances until such a time that the principal becomes incapacitated, the…
Updated on June 17th, 2025A Colorado medical power of attorney form is used when a person wishes to select another individual to make medical decisions on their behalf in anticipation of losing decisional capacity. It is common for this to occur prior to major surgery or during the early stages of a mental disorder. A living will provides the principal, or the individual creating the…
Updated on May 10th, 2023A Nebraska real estate power of attorney is a document that an individual (the “principal”) can use to appoint an agent to represent them in making decisions regarding their property. In most cases, this type of contract is used to handle a real estate closing or the sale of a property; however, it may also be used to appoint a representative to…
Updated on February 19th, 2025A North Carolina medical power of attorney has a two-pronged effect; it can be used to appoint a healthcare representative and list the types of medical treatment and attention one wishes to receive in certain life-threatening circumstances. A healthcare representative (attorney-in-fact), once appointed, will be able to make important decisions for the principal in conjunction with a healthcare professional’s advice. This…
