"Jill Jones, attorney-in-fact for Sam Smith”īefore signing, it’s a good idea to ask if there’s a preferred format for your signature.You could sign a document in either of the following ways: To understand how this works, let’s suppose your name is Jill Jones and you have power of attorney to act for your friend, Sam Smith. When you sign a document as someone’s attorney-in-fact, your signature needs to make it clear that you-not they-are signing the document and that you are acting under the authority of a power of attorney. You might give someone power of attorney to act in a particular transaction if you cannot do it yourself, such as signing documents at a real estate closing when you are out of town. Powers of attorney have other uses as well. People also commonly sign health care powers of attorney to give someone else the authority to make medical decisions if they are unable to do so. Many people sign a financial power of attorney, known as a durable power of attorney, to give a friend or family member the power to conduct financial transactions for them if they become incapacitated. A person who holds a power of attorney is sometimes called an attorney-in-fact. Vehicle Power of Attorney (REG 260) – This form is helpful in the event someone needs to have a representative handle matters with the California Department of Motor Vehicles.A power of attorney is a legal document that gives someone the authority to sign documents and conduct transactions on another person’s behalf. Signing Requirements: The principal only. Tax Power of Attorney (FTB 3520) – This form is used when a person seeks to have someone else represent them in matters involving the California Tax Service Center. Revocation of Power of Attorney – This form is used when a person of sound mind seeks to revoke a power of attorney they may have created in the past. Real Estate Power of Attorney – For the sale, management, or purchasing of real property on behalf of someone else. Parental (Minor Children) Power of Attorney – This form permits a parent to grant the power to a temporary guardian to make decisions on behalf of their children in case the parent has to be away from the children for a period of time and therefore unable to make everyday decisions for them. Limited Power of Attorney – This form is meant to take into account certain limited situations where a principal needs to have an agent act for him or her. Signing Requirements ( § 4121(c)): Two (2) witnesses or a notary acknowledgment. If they should become incapacitated, the form becomes void. General Power of Attorney – Allows an individual to give certain financial powers to someone else while they are coherent. Signing Requirements ( § 4402(c)): A notary acknowledgment. Signing Requirements ( § 4701): Two (2) witnesses or a notary acknowledgment.ĭurable (Statutory) Power of Attorney – Allows someone else to handle financial decisions while they are coherent and if they should become incapacitated.ĭownload: Adobe PDF, MS Word, OpenDocument By Type (9)Īdvance Health Care Directive – Allows a person to select a health care agent ( medical power of attorney) and set out their end-of-life treatment options ( living will). Additionally, it can be tailored to be in effect for a long period of time or a short period of time. The document can specify broad or narrow powers. The person acting on behalf of the principal, otherwise known as the agent, is expected to make all decisions in the best interest of the principal. A California power of attorney can be used to grant certain powers to a trusted friend or relative in the event the person granting the powers, or principal, is unable or unavailable to act when required.
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