Updated on May 11th, 2023A Washington general power of attorney form provides residents with the ability to choose a trusted person to represent them and make financial decisions on their behalf. The representative, who is known as an “agent” or “attorney-in-fact,” may receive the principal’s permission to handle their bank accounts, tax filings, or simple tasks like paying bills or picking up mail. Unlike the durable…
Updated on May 10th, 2023A New York statutory durable power of attorney form authorizes an attorney-in-fact to manage a person’s financial matters in perpetuity after the document’s execution, even in the event of incapacitation. The appointed attorney-in-fact should be someone close to the principal, a person who is capable but also trustworthy. Once the power of attorney form is signed, the attorney-in-fact will be able to…
Updated on May 17th, 2023A Rhode Island living will is a legal statement by a medical patient regarding the use of life-sustaining procedures. It goes into effect if the patient becomes terminal and they’ve already supplied the medical provider with the document. An individual must be at least 18 years old to execute a living will in Rhode Island. It officially becomes a part of…
Updated on May 5th, 2023An Iowa minor (child) power of attorney form is used by parents to authorize a representative, or “agent,” to temporarily act in a parental capacity to provide care for their child. Iowa law states that the agent may perform any act necessary to maintain the child’s usual standard of living. With the appointed powers, the agent will not only be able to…
Updated on April 12th, 2023An Alaska minor child power of attorney may be used by a parent that would like to have a relative serve as the guardian for a child over their school and health care issues. The maximum time frame this is allowed is for one (1) year. The arrangement may continue longer if a new power of attorney document is signed when…
