Illinois Limited Power of Attorney
An Illinois limited power of attorney is a document that grants an agent the authority to act on behalf of an individual for a designated purpose or duration. This form usually becomes void once the specified task is completed or the agreed-upon time period has elapsed.
Signing Requirements
One witness and a notary public.
Laws
Illinois Power of Attorney Act (§§ 45/1-1 — 45/4-12)Authority - An agent under a power of attorney may act on behalf of the principal and exercise limited (special) authority as expressly granted by the agreement. Note that authority under a power of attorney is limited to the specific authorization in the power, and no agent shall act outside of the principal's designations.<a class="source-url" href="#source-url1">[1]</a>
Signing Requirements: One witness and a notary public.<a class="source-url" href="#source-url2">[2]</a>
Sources
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