Power of Attorney - Legal Document that is used to transfer legal authority from one person to another. The person giving the Power of Attorney is called the "Principal" and the person receiving the power is called the "Agent" or "Attorney-in-Fact".

 

DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY FORM

The Most Common type of Power of Attorney Form. The Durable Power of Attorney Form grants authority from one person ("Principal") to another ("Attorney-in-Fact") for "all powers permitted by law". Durable Power of Attorney is VALID if Principal becomes incapacitated.

DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY FORM EXAMPLES:

• File Tax Return
• Buy/Sell Real Estate
• Business Decisions
• Life Insurance Decisions
• Bank Transactions
• Real Estate Transactions

 

MEDICAL POWER OF ATTORNEY FORM

The Medical Power of Attorney form grants authority from one person ("Principal") to another ("Attorney-in-Fact") for medical purposes. Lets you choose a trusted person to set out the wishes for health care in the event of an illness where you cannot speak for yourself.

MEDICAL POWER OF ATTORNEY FORM EXAMPLES:

• Medical Treatment Decisions
• Medical Facility Decisions
• Terminating Medical Treatment

 

GENERAL POWER OF ATTORNEY FORM

The General Power of Attorney Form grants authority from one person ("Principal") to another ("Attorney-in-Fact") for "all powers permitted by law". General Power of Attorney is VOID if Principal becomes incapacitated.

GENERAL POWER OF ATTORNEY FORM EXAMPLES:

• File Tax Return
• Buy/Sell Real Estate
• Business Decisions
• Life Insurance Decisions
• Bank Transactions
• Real Estate Transactions

 

LIMITED POWER OF ATTORNEY FORM

The Limited Power of Attorney Form grants authority from one person ("Principal") to another ("Attorney-in-Fact") for a specific matter. Limited Power of Attorney is VOID if Principal becomes incapacitated.

LIMITED POWER OF ATTORNEY FORM EXAMPLES:

• File Tax Return
• Buy/Sell Real Estate
• Business Decisions
• Life Insurance Decisions
• Bank Transactions
• Real Estate Transaction