Georgia Power of Attorney (POA) Forms
In Georgia, a power of attorney serves as a legal instrument that enables an individual to designate another person to handle decisions regarding health care, financial matters, or legal affairs on their behalf. This document empowers the appointed individual to advocate for the principal's needs in various legal situations. It is essential that the chosen agent consistently prioritizes the best interests of the individual granting the authority.
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Advance Directive
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Allows a person to select a health care agent (medical power of attorney) and set out their end-of-life treatment options (living will).
Signing Requirements: Two witnesses who are of sound mind and at least 18 years of age.
Durable POA
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This form is used when the principal anticipates their physical or mental health may deteriorate and wants to appoint an agent on their behalf.
Signing Requirements: One witness and a notary public.
General POA
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This form is used until a person becomes unable to make decisions for themselves. It becomes void when someone becomes incompetent.
Signing Requirements: One witness and a notary public.
Limited POA
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This POA is made to be used for limited matters, such as a single real estate transaction or other specific matters.
Signing Requirements: One witness and a notary public.
Medical POA
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This form is used when someone wants to make sure that he or she has a trusted person available to make decisions on his or her healthcare in the event he or she is no longer able to do so.
Signing Requirements: Two witnesses.
Minor POA
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This form allows a person to designate a guardian to stand in the place of a parent when the parent is not available for everyday dealings with doctors and educational institutions.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
Real Estate POA
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Rely on someone else to act as your fiduciary for the sale of real property.
Signing Requirements: One witness and a notary public.
Revocation of POA
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This form is used to revoke any type of power of attorney that may have been created in the past.
Signing Requirements: No laws, but it is recommended to be signed in the presence of a notary public.
State Tax Filing POA
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This form is used when you wish to have someone represent you in front of the Department of Revenue.
Signing Requirements: Two disinterested witnesses and a notary public.
Motor Vehicle POA
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This form is used when you wish to have someone represent you with the Motor Vehicle Division.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
Springing POA
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Allows a durable power of attorney to 'kick-in' upon a principal's subsequent incapacity.
Signing Requirements: One witness and a notary public.
The Significance of POA
