Updated on May 10th, 2023A New Mexico durable (financial) power of attorney form is used to appoint a trusted person as one’s attorney-in-fact (agent or representative) in regard to financial decisions. An agent should be selected based not only on their ability to effectively manage the principal’s finances but also because of their close relationship with the principal. Since this agent will be in charge of…
Updated on May 10th, 2023A North Carolina durable power of attorney is a document used to appoint an attorney-in-fact to make financial decisions, personal or business-related, for a principal (individual who executed the form). This type of power of attorney is used frequently as the arrangement continues even if the principal becomes incapacitated. Having a durable POA in place gives the principal some peace of…
Updated on May 10th, 2023A Nevada minor power of attorney form allows parents to temporarily place their child in the care of another individual without needing to file a court petition. The guardianship is only authorized for a six-month period unless the contract is renewed before its expiration date. This form is useful for parents who need to leave their child for military service or…
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 11th, 2023A Wyoming general power of attorney form is used to assign one’s financial responsibilities to another person known as an “agent” or “attorney-in-fact.” The document allows for the designation of the same monetary-related activities as the durable form, but the main difference is that the general form does not remain effective if the principal should become mentally disabled. Once authorized, the…
