Hawaii Power of Attorney (POA) Forms
A power of attorney in Hawaii enables an individual, known as the principal, to delegate authority to another person, referred to as the agent, allowing them to act on their behalf in specified situations. It is often advisable to create both an advance directive for health care decisions and a durable power of attorney for financial matters, ensuring that the agent can effectively oversee a wide range of responsibilities.
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Advance Directive
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Allows a person to choose an agent to make healthcare decisions on their behalf (medical power of attorney) and elect a course of care (living will).
Signing Requirements: Two witnesses or a notary public.
Durable POA
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Allows the designation of a trusted agent to continue to act on your behalf even in the event that you can no longer make decisions for yourself.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
General POA
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Unlike a durable power of attorney, this form becomes void if the principal becomes incapacitated.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
Limited POA
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Or "special," as the name suggests, is used for limited or specific circumstances.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
Minor POA
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Allows appointment of a guardian for a minor in the event the parents anticipate being deployed or otherwise unavailable.
Signing Requirements: No laws but mentioned to be notarized.
Real Estate POA
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To be used when a landlord would like to designate someone else to handle the purchase and sale of their property. May also be used for the agent selected to manage the premises.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
Revocation of POA
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This form is used to revoke any type of power of attorney, however, in addition to filling it out and signing it, the principal must notify the agent of cancellation and any institutions that may be relying on the original POA.
Signing Requirements: No laws but recommended to be notarized.
State Tax Filing POA
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This form allows a principal to designate an accountant or other representative to represent them in front of the Department of Taxation.
Signing Requirements: Taxpayer and their representative.
Motor Vehicle POA
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This form lets you appoint a person to represent you with matters involving your motor vehicle and the county motor vehicle department.
Signing Requirements: Vehicle owner and a 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: Notary public.
The Significance of POA
