Updated on June 17th, 2025A Colorado minor (child) power of attorney form enables a parent or guardian to assign parental responsibilities to another party. The person assuming the responsibility, the “attorney-in-fact,” receives permission to perform any act necessary to maintain the child’s custody, health, education, property, and general well-being. Colorado law limits the term of validity for such powers to a term of 12 months….
Updated on May 5th, 2023A Maine general power of attorney form is a contract that appoints an individual (attorney-in-fact) to handle any and all monetary decisions on the principal’s behalf. All actions must be made for the principal’s benefit and the attorney-in-fact may not be compensated unless the principal has agreed to this. The form becomes invalid if the principal becomes incapacitated, or incapable of…
Updated on May 11th, 2023A Wisconsin medical power of attorney form allows for the designation of a surrogate to make healthcare decisions for someone else, the “principal,” in the chance that they become incapacitated. The person chosen, called an “agent,” shall be responsible for making any and all healthcare decisions and facility options with the principal’s best interests in mind. When selecting an agent, the…
Updated on May 10th, 2023A Montana limited power of attorney form gives a third party the authority to act on behalf of the principal for a specific purpose and limited duration. The principal determines the scope of authority and the tasks which the agent will be able to carry out; this can be anything from handling business operations to closing on real estate transactions. A…
Updated on May 11th, 2023A West Virginia medical power of attorney form is part of an advance directive, which consists of both a medical power of attorney and a living will. With the medical power of attorney, the principal appoints an agent who will make all their healthcare decisions when they are incapacitated and cannot make decisions on their own. Most people choose a relative,…
