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[Free Power of Attorney Documents]

USA Power of Attorney

[What is a Power of Attorney?]

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A Power of Attorney is used to give someone you trust the legal authority to manage your financial, property, and/or legal matters. Often, a Power of Attorney is used to ensure that your affairs will be administered according to your wishes in the event that you become mentally or physically incapable. Alternately, it may be convenient for persons who will be away for an extended period, and unable to personally sign documents or make financial and property decisions.

This document is accurate and up to date! It was last reviewed by a lawyer in June 2013.


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Governing Jurisdiction:

Governing Jurisdiction:
This is where the Power of Attorney will actually be used - in other words, the physical location of the property or assets that are being controlled.
Where will the Power of Attorney be used?


Principal's Contact Information:

Principal's Contact Information:
The Principal is the person who is granting the powers.
Full Name:


Address:


City:


Nation:


Select a state:


Attorney-in-Fact Details:

Attorney-in-Fact Details:
Each person whom the Principal is granting powers to is called an Attorney-in-Fact, or Agent, depending on the jurisdiction. If you choose two, they can make decisions "jointly" (MUST have consent of other Attorney-in-fact) or "jointly and independently" (do not require consent of the other Attorney-in-fact to make decisions).
How many Attorneys-in-fact do you wish to have?


Attorney-in-Fact Contact Information:

Full Name:


Address:


City:


Nation:


Successor Attorney-in-Fact Details:

Successor Attorney-in-Fact Details:
If your Attorney(s)-in-Fact are unwilling or unable to exercise their powers, the Successor Attorney(s)-in-Fact will be able to exercise them.
Do you wish to name any Successor Attorneys-in-fact?
Yes No

Attorney-in-Fact Compensation/Benefits:

Do you wish your Attorney(s)-in-fact to be compensated?


Power of Attorney Duration:

Power of Attorney Duration:
A Durable Power of Attorney will remain effective if you lose mental capacity. It can come into effect immediately, or only once you become incapacitated. A non-Durable Power of Attorney will automatically end upon your incapacitation, or at a time you specify.
Do you wish to create a Durable Power of Attorney (one that will remain effective if you become incapacitated)?
Yes No

Do you wish to specify a termination date for your Power of Attorney?
Yes No

Powers Granted:

Attorney-in-Fact Responsibilities/Restrictions:

Attorney-in-Fact Responsibilities / Restrictions:
A guardian is somebody who physically cares for and has custody of a disabled adult, whereas a conservator manages their property and affairs. Often, one person takes on both roles.
Do you wish your Attorney-in-fact to prepare financial reports?


Do you wish to restrict the powers of your Attorney-in-fact?
Yes No

My Attorney-in-fact must make appropriate expenditures to allow me and my family to remain independent as long as possible
Yes No

My Attorney-in-fact may invest my money ONLY in government savings bonds
Yes No

Number of additional restrictions to add:


Signatures Required:

How many witnesses will be signing?


Type of witness certificate:


Date of Signing, if known:

Do you know when you will be signing this agreement?
Yes No

Place of Signing:

City:


Nation:


Select a province or territory: