Free Power of Attorney Forms

Essentially, power of attorney forms are legal documents that give the power of decision making to another person. This power of attorney document allows someone to act on your behalf. In this case, you (or the person who is granting this power of attorney form to another person) are called the Grantor. The person who is given this power of acting on behalf of another is called the attorney-in-fact.

There are just a few qualifications necessary to become the attorney-in-fact. They would include the person is of legal age and is mentally capable of handling the duties according to the legal directions given by the Grantor. There are various kinds of power of attorney forms available depending upon the specific needs of the person who is looking to grant power of attorney.

Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care

The Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care is a an exclusive process that gives the person receiving the power of attorney the right to make various kinds of medical and health care decisions for the grantor. This decision or power to make medical decisions for the grantor in some cases is determined by a licensed physician.

Generally, the power to make decisions for the grantor is given when the grantor is no longer capable of making them for him or herself because of various physical or mental factors. However, once a person has this authority, then he or she can make all health care decisions for the grantor. These include the various kinds of medical treatments, the place of treatment, the doctors involved, and in some cases, the right to refuse or agree to treatment that keeps the grantor alive.

There are provisions in this form to note specific wishes of the grantor.

Durable Power of Attorney for Finances

The durable power of attorney for finances allows the person to whom you are granting the authority to make partial or complete decisions in your financial affairs. The durable power of attorney for finances can be made effective immediately or at a later date when the grantor is incapable of making their own financial decisions.

The attorney-in-fact is not only in charge of large financial matters, but he or she also takes care of routine matters like paying bills, depositing or withdrawing money, handling tax issues, and buying or selling stocks.

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Our attorney-drafted health care power of attorney has a built-in living will form so all health care wishes can be taken care of with one easy-to-use form.