Power Of Attorney Template
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Simply stated, a power of attorney gives a person the right to make binding decisions for another person. We have several free Power Of Attorney Templates.
Which one is right for your needs?

Below is a free Full Power Of Attorney template or POA that is 3 pages long and non state-specific.

This may work well for you if you are not concerned about your specific state requirements for transfers of power.

If you'd like to compare, here's an inexpensive, professional State Specific Power of Attorney Template. Often, there is no second chance to get it right.

If you're considering transferring decision-making power to someone, take a look at the different types of Power of Attorney legal documents to find the best fit for your particular situation.

Below the free power of attorney form, you'll find articles and resources to help you make your decisions.

A Power of Attorney may be either general or specific. The free form below is a Full Power of Attorney Template.

Take a look at this additional POA version if you want an extensive, 12 page Free General Power of Attorney Form that gives the Agent broad authority to act for you.

A Special Power of Attorney form grants the Agent a limited authority to act only in specific situations. These specific situations are most often real estate transfers, but not always. It can be any specific or limited situation that you need another trusted person to act in your behalf.

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In addition, you may use this free Durable Power of Attorney template, which means it will remain in effect even if you become incompetent or incapable of handling your affairs. If you do not want the Power of Attorney to remain in effect during these times, then the document can be made a non-durable power of attorney

If you want a Power of Attorney document that is only in effect when you are incapacitated, then look at this Health Power of Attorney Template or a Free Living Will.

A Power of Attorney for Children provides for the care of a child if the current caregiver is unable.

As you can see, there are many types of Power of Attorney orders. Which is best for your needs? We offer completely free power of attorney templates for each type, as listed below. There are also attorney prepared professional POA forms for a only a few dollars that can be fully customized and used over and over.

Additionally, there are State Specific Power of Attorney Templates
that address issues mandated by particular state regulatory bodies.

This type of document gives authority to another person to manage your business and personal affairs when you are unable to do so. Without one, your home, business, or finances can be in limbo if you're not available to make decisions.

A Power of Attorney is simply a document under which you as the "Principal," give legal permission to another person or entity (referred to as an "Attorney-in-Fact" or "Agent") to act on your behalf. You sign a Power of Attorney document so that your Agent will be able to handle your affairs during a period of time when you are unavailable or unable to do so. An Agent is not required to be a lawyer.

A Power of Attorney may be either general or specific. A General Power of Attorney gives the Agent broad authority to act for you. A Special Power of Attorney grants the Agent a limited authority to act only in specific situations. It may also called a Limited Power of Attorney Form.

Note: A separate Power of Attorney should be created for each person.
A "joint" Power of Attorney is not valid

Power Of Attorney Template

Here's the free power of attorney template.

The following download is a blank, customizable durable power of attorney template also called a full power of attorney.

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These free legal forms are meant to be samples regarding information that is generally necessary for particular issues. The challenge with any legal forms is that most are state specific, so please be aware of that possibility. Click here for a State Specific Power of Attorney Template for your state.

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If you do-it-yourself, be smart about it! To make sure your goals are not compromised, it's wise to have an attorney inspect any form you are intending to use to consider all the possible legal ramifications. Power of attorney forms are important to "execute prudently the first time", since by their nature, there is often no one left to "make it right."

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