Power of Attorney Template


Power of Attorney Template


Get a Power of Attorney Template that is editable to use to your needs. Choose from interactive Power of Attorney Templates.

A power of attorney document stands as evidence of the relationship between two people. These people are known as the principal and the agent. The principal designates who they want to be the agent and then the agent is authorized to act on the principal's behalf. For what business the power of attorney permits. Power of attorney can be general or specific. In general the agent can conduct any sort of business on behalf of the principal, where as in specific power of attorney is limited to particular transactions expressly provided for in the document. Third parties often treat the agent as if they are the principal when doing the business the agent is allowed to conduct.

Below is a link to a downloadable power of attorney template:

(Disclaimer: Be aware that some of these Power of Attorney Templates have legal, financial, or other implications. If you are not sure about the use of any Power of Attorney Template, consult with a legal professional first.)

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Medical Power of Attorney template


A medical power of attorney document that is signed by a capable adult ,a.k.a. "principal" determining that a certain trusted person is responsible for any medical decisions of the principal's if they happen to become incapable of doing so themselves. This chosen person is referred to as an "agent". The medical power of attorney becomes effective upon signing and delivery to the agent. It becomes ineffective upon a specific termination date or revocation.

Below is a link to a free medical power of attorney template sample:
http://www.expertlaw.com/library/estate_planning/medical_power_of_attorney.html

Limited (special) purpose power of Attorney template


A limited power of attorney will not grant the extensive powers of a general power of attorney. It can restrict the agent to handle only certain matters on the principal's behalf. Only specific acts are granted permission.

Below is a link to a free limited power of attorney template:
http://www.rpemery.com/freelegaldocuments/free_limited_power_of_attorney.htm

Durable power of attorney


Durable power of attorney , a.k.a. power of attorney with durable provisions , gives the agent power to make decisions on behalf of principal until the principal's death. Allowing the principal a way to plan for times when they might not be able to make decisions for themselves.

Below is a link to a free durable power of attorney template:
http://www.expertlaw.com/library/estate_planning/durable_power_of_attorney.html

What Persons should act as power of attorney?


Any capable person at least 18 years old may serve as a power of attorney. Power of attorneys should be trusted and reliable. Choosing a friend or a relative would be optimum based on the likeliness of not having to pay them. If you choose a lawyer or a bank you will have to settle on hourly fees or percentages of assets.