Rhode Island power of attorney forms assists in allowing someone to elect an individual, known as the “agent” or “attorney-in-fact,” to make financial and healthcare decisions on behalf of a Rhode Island resident. One of the main benefits of this form is that it can be made durable, meaning it can remain in effect if the principal should become mentally incompetent. Incapacitation by advanced age, dementia, or accident is common among senior citizens. Therefore, signing either the durable financial or healthcare power of attorney documents will guarantee that the principal’s future requests will be made even if they can no longer speak for themselves. Under Rhode Island power of attorney law, all documents must be signed by at least two witnesses or a notary public in order to become valid.
Laws – Chapter 18-16 (Rhode Island Short Form Power of Attorney Act) & Chapter 23-4.10 (Health Care Power of Attorney)
A Rhode Island durable financial power of attorney form allows a principal to name an individual, known as the attorney-in-fact, to manage their money and business affairs. With a “durable” financial power of attorney, the authority of the attorney-in-fact become effective immediately. Alternatively, with a “springing” durable financial power of attorney, the representative only begins his or her task if and when the principal becomes…
A Rhode Island general power of attorney form permits a principal to designate an agent to handle all their financial, business, and investment affairs while they are mentally competent. The person chosen by the principal is legally referred to as an “agent” or “attorney-in-fact,” and the responsibilities granted in the form allow for unrestricted financial representation on the principal’s behalf. The agent may not be…
A Rhode Island medical power of attorney form authorizes a principal to nominate an agent to make all their healthcare decisions if they can no longer do so. The usual choices for the agent are the principal’s spouse, child, close friend, or relative. In Rhode Island, unless the agent is related to the principal, the individual cannot be a medical professional involved in the principal’s…
A Rhode Island limited power of attorney form allows for a principal to describe in writing what types of power he or she would like to grant to another person. The representation must be finance-related and may pertain to any business, asset, or investment transaction made on the principal’s behalf. Limited power of attorney documents in Rhode Island terminates in one of the following ways:…
A Rhode Island power of attorney form, known as RI-2848, allows for a person seeking to file their taxes with the Division of Taxation to elect a professional to handle the filing on their behalf. The taxpayer authorizes the representative to collect checks, execute waivers and closing agreements, receive confidential information, and represent them at court reviews and hearings (only possible if the representative is…
A Rhode Island minor power of attorney form is a contract that can be used by parents to appoint an attorney-in-fact to look after the well-being of their child during a period of absence. This type of appointment is usually only effective for a limited period of time; however, the principal (the parent) may set any contract length that they desire. The attorney-in-fact will be…
A Rhode Island real estate power of attorney form is a document that a property owner can use to supply their real estate agent with the ability to conduct business legally on their behalf. Generally speaking, this form enables an agent to buy or sell real estate; however, the principal may choose to elect an individual to manage their property as well, which would have them…
A 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 their medical records until…
