Maryland Power of Attorney (POA) Forms
A power of attorney in Maryland enables an individual (referred to as the principal) to designate another person to act on their behalf in different circumstances. This can cover a wide array of situations, from handling general financial affairs to addressing more specific or narrowly defined tasks.
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Advance Directive
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Used to designate a person to represent your health care decisions and interests on your behalf.
Signing Requirements: Two witnesses.
Durable POA
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Used to appoint an agent to handle your affairs in the event you become incapacitated.
Signing Requirements: Two witnesses and a notary public.
General POA
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For general financial affairs, but it becomes void if the principal becomes incapacitated. It should not be used if you are planning for incapacity.
Signing Requirements: Two witnesses and a notary public.
Limited POA
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For those situations where you have a discrete-time period or transaction where you need someone to stand in your place.
Signing Requirements: Two witnesses and a notary public.
Minor POA
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For those situations when you need someone to be in charge of your children if you are away or unavailable.
Signing Requirements: Two witnesses and a notary public.
Revocation of POA
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Used when you want to cancel a POA that you had made previously. The involved parties must be notified in addition to completing this form.
Signing Requirements: No laws, but a notary acknowledgment is recommended.
Motor Vehicle POA
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Allows you to appoint someone to handle your vehicle titling and registration transactions with the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration.
Signing Requirements: The principal only.
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
