Power Of Attorney

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General Power of Attorney

The general power of attorney form is a legal document that’s created by a person called a principal. It grants another individual, known as the agent, authority to manage the financial and other matters of the principal. The powers given can be specific and narrow or they can be broad and extend to almost every area of the principal’s life. 

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FAQs

What Is A Power Of Attorney?

A power of attorney is a legal document that allows one person (the principal) to designate another person (the agent or attorney-in-fact) to handle certain legal and financial matters on their behalf. The power of attorney outlines the specific powers gr

What Are The Different Types Of Power Of Attorney?

Common types include durable power of attorney

What Powers Can An Attorney-In-Fact Have?

Common powers granted include handling real estate matters

When Should I Create A Power Of Attorney?

Reasons to create a POA include frequent travel

How Do I Choose An Attorney-In-Fact?

Choose someone trustworthy

How Do I Create A Legally Valid POA?

Use an online POA creator like ThinPaper to easily make a customized POA form meeting your state’s requirements. Print

Does A POA Need To Be Registered Anywhere?

Generally no

How Do I Revoke A Power Of Attorney?

The principal can revoke a POA at any time while maintaining capacity by providing written notice to the agent(s). A POA is automatically revoked upon the principal’s death.