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Appoint someone you trust to act for you in financial or specific matters, with durability, effective date, and revocation spelled out — ready to review and sign before a notary.
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DURABLE GENERAL POWER OF ATTORNEY I, [Principal full legal name], of [address, city, state] (the "Principal"), make this Durable General Power of Attorney. 1. APPOINTMENT I appoint my daughter, [Agent full name], of [agent address] (the "Agent"), as my attorney-in-fact to act for me in my name and on my behalf. If my Agent is unable or unwilling to serve, I appoint my son, [Alternate agent name], as alternate Agent. My Agent shall act as a fiduciary, in my best interest, in good faith, and only within the authority granted by this document. 2. POWERS GRANTED I grant my Agent authority to act for me in the following matters: (a) banking and financial transactions, including operating my accounts, depositing and withdrawing funds, and endorsing instruments; (b) real property, including buying, selling, leasing, and managing real estate; (c) personal property and household affairs; (d) taxes, including preparing, signing, and filing returns; (e) insurance, including maintaining, claiming under, and adjusting policies; (f) claims and litigation on my behalf; (g) government benefits; and (h) retirement accounts, to the extent permitted. 3. DURABILITY This power of attorney shall not be affected by my subsequent incapacity. It is my intention that my Agent's authority continue if I become incapacitated. 4. EFFECTIVE DATE This power of attorney is effective immediately upon execution. 5. REVOCATION I may revoke this power of attorney at any time by written notice. Unless revoked earlier, it remains in effect until revoked, and terminates automatically upon my death. 6. THIRD-PARTY RELIANCE Third parties may rely in good faith on this document and on my Agent's authority under it. I ratify all acts lawfully performed by my Agent under this power of attorney. 7. GOVERNING LAW This power of attorney is governed by the laws of [state/country]. 8. EXECUTION Powers of attorney commonly require notarization, and in some states witnesses as well — verify your state's execution requirements before signing. THE PRINCIPAL Signature: _______________________ Name: [Principal full legal name] Date: _______________________ THE AGENT I accept this appointment and agree to act in the Principal's best interest and within the authority granted. Signature: _______________________ Name: [Agent full name] Date: _______________________ NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT State of ____________, County of ____________ On this ____ day of __________, 20____, before me personally appeared [Principal full legal name], known to me or proved to me on satisfactory evidence to be the person whose name is signed above, and acknowledged executing this document as their free act and deed. Signature: _______________________ Name: [Notary Public — commission details] Seal:
Frequently asked questions
- Does a power of attorney need to be notarized?
- Commonly, yes — notarization is the standard execution formality for powers of attorney in most US states, and some states also require witnesses. Banks and other institutions are far more likely to accept a notarized document. Requirements vary by state, so verify your state's execution rules before signing.
- What is a durable power of attorney?
- A durable power of attorney remains effective if you later become incapacitated — which is precisely when many people need it most. A non-durable one terminates at incapacity. If your goal is to have someone manage your affairs should you become unable to, choose durable; if you only need someone to act for you during a specific transaction while you are fully capable, non-durable may be enough.
- Can my agent do anything they want?
- No. Your agent can exercise only the powers the document grants — everything for a general financial POA within its listed categories, or only the described matters for a limited POA. The agent is also a fiduciary: they must act in your best interest, in good faith, and within their authority. Choose someone you trust completely, and keep the grant no broader than you need.
- Does this cover medical decisions?
- Healthcare decisions are typically governed by a separate healthcare directive or healthcare proxy under state law — most states publish their own form. This generator's medical option produces a preference note recording who you want involved in your care decisions; it is not a healthcare directive. Obtain and execute your state's healthcare form for medical decision-making authority.
- How do I revoke a power of attorney?
- You can revoke a power of attorney at any time while you have capacity, by a written revocation. To make the revocation effective in practice, deliver written notice to your agent and to every bank or institution that has the document on file, and destroy or retrieve copies where you can. A power of attorney also ends on its stated end date and automatically at your death.
- Is this legal advice?
- No. This is not legal advice. DulyDrafted is not a law firm. This tool produces a professional draft that you should review carefully before signing before a notary. For anything beyond a straightforward situation, consult a licensed attorney in your state.