Arizona Power of Attorney (POA) Forms
An Arizona power of attorney is a legal instrument that designates an individual to act on behalf of another person. For instance, if someone is hospitalized due to a car accident, this document empowers the designated representative to manage the individual’s affairs, including overseeing their estate, handling financial matters, settling bills, and making essential medical choices.
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Advance Directive
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Also known as the "life care planning packet" and includes a medical power of attorney, a living will, and a do not resuscitate order (DNR).
Signing Requirements: One witness or a notary public.
Durable POA
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If an individual becomes mentally incompetent due to illness or injury, it allows a grantor the ability to take over finances until the principal regains their mental faculties.
Signing Requirements: One witness and a notary public.
General POA
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Grants the agent the ability of someone else to be able to handle all financial matters on behalf of a principal. It does not remain valid if the principal becomes incapacitated.
Signing Requirements: One witness and a notary public.
Limited POA
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Limits an agent's care of the individual to monetary matters.
Signing Requirements: One witness and a notary public.
Medical POA
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Select any individual(s), family or friend, to make medical decisions if the principal cannot do so for themselves.
Signing Requirements: One witness or a notary public.
Minor POA
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Designates temporary guardianship over minor children for up to six (6) months unless the person is on active military duty, in which case they may extend that to one (1) year.
Signing Requirements: One witness and a notary public.
Revocation of POA
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Used to revoke power of attorney at any time, as long as they are of sound mind.
Signing Requirements: One witness and a notary public.
State Tax Filing POA
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Appoint a specific person, usually an accountant, that will handle all filings on behalf of an individual or entity with the Department of Revenue.
Signing Requirements: Principal and appointee.
Motor Vehicle POA
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To handle title on another person's vehicle and to engage in the buying or selling for someone else.
Signing Requirements: Notary public or an MVD agent.
The Significance of POA
