Updated on May 4th, 2023A California medical power of attorney, also known as an advance directive, is used to represent a person’s healthcare decisions in a situation where they may not be able to represent themselves. In addition, there is a portion of the document called a living will that allows the principal to choose life-ending procedure options, such as withholding mechanical respirators or the…
Updated on May 5th, 2023A Maine real estate power of attorney allows an individual to choose an agent to manage their real estate and perform other related transactions. The agent will have legal authorization to act on behalf of the principal (the person delegating responsibility) and execute any task indicated in the power of attorney so long as it is permitted by law (§ 5-934)….
Updated on May 10th, 2023A Tennessee general power of attorney form is used to select a person who can handle financial acts on another’s behalf. This power of attorney is not “durable” and therefore will be void upon the incapacity of the principal. Individuals seeking a document that remains in effect when the principal is incapacitated should use the durable power of attorney form in…
Updated on May 4th, 2023An Idaho minor (child) power of attorney form is used to grant an individual the legal authority to temporarily care for someone else’s child. The period for which the document is effective will vary depending on the delegate’s relation to the child. If the delegate is a sibling of the child, a sibling of the parent, or a grandparent, the power…
Updated on May 10th, 2023A South Dakota tax power of attorney form, also known as Form MV-008, can be used to assign and authorize one’s tax powers to an agent. In most cases, the agent will be a CPA (certified public accountant) and the document will be attached to the individual’s tax filings. Unless revoked, the form will remain effective until a new agent is…
