Updated on April 12th, 2023An Alabama minor power of attorney allows the parent(s) of a child to transfer parental and guardianship rights to someone else for a temporary period lasting up to one (1) year. The person obtaining the rights, known as the “agent” or “attorney-in-fact”, will have powers to choose the educational institution the child attends, medical decision-making, and any other parental rights in…
Updated on May 5th, 2023A Louisiana medical power of attorney form, a part of an advance directive, is a durable power of attorney that grants a healthcare agent the authority to act on behalf of a principal (the person creating the document) when they can no longer make decisions themselves due to mental incapacitation. The second part of the advance directive is the living will…
Updated on May 10th, 2023A New Mexico tax power of attorney form (Form ACD-31102) establishes a legal relationship between the principal and the tax accountant they have hired to file their taxes. While a general or durable power of attorney can authorize an attorney-in-fact to complete all tax-related matters for them, this document will limit the agent’s powers to solely file the principal’s taxes, specifically…
Updated on May 10th, 2023A Utah tax power of attorney form, otherwise known as form TC-737, allows for the appointment of a tax representative to handle any and all state tax filings with the Utah State Tax Commission. It is recommended to choose either a certified public accountant or tax attorney as any omissions or errors will be the liability of the principal. In order…
Updated on May 16th, 2023A West Virginia living will is a legal document establishing a patient’s wishes regarding the use of life-prolonging treatments if they are ever terminal or permanently unconscious and unable to communicate medical decisions for themselves. Any “competent” adult can execute a living will at any time. The living will must be in written form. Laws Statute – §16-30-4 (Executing a living…
