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Powers of Attorney

How you can help others to help you

There may be a time when you want or need help doing things for yourself.
If this is the case, you can give someone else a Power of Attorney (POA).
When you do this, you give them the power to act for you.
If you give someone a POA to act for you, you can still act for yourself.

What Is a POA?

A POA is piece of paper allowing one person to act for the other person.

When you give somebody a POA you are called "the principal" and the other person is called, "the agent."
Another way to say "agent" is to say "attorney in fact".

What Powers Are Given?

POAs give as much or as little power as you like.
A POA can give someone the power to decide where you live, what doctor you see, and how your money will be spent.

A POA can give another person total control over your life.
It is important that you do not give away more power than you want.
You may wish to ask a lawyer how to make sure your POA gives you the control you want.

If I give someone a POA, can I still act for myself?

Yes.

You can still act for yourself
You can take the POA away if you choose.

Do I have to go to court?

No.

You do not have to go to court.
You do not have to have a witness or a notary.
You must sign and date the POA.
You do need write down what you want your agent to do for you.
You do need to write the date you want the POA to start and end.
Your POA can start and end with an event, like the onset of an illness or your death.

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[More on Powers of Attorney][Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care][Wyoming Advance Health Care Directive form]

Last Reviewed On: 04/08/04

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