Michigan Power of Attorney (POA) Forms
Michigan power of attorney forms offer a way for individuals ("principals") to designate another person ("agents") to act on their behalf. Once this form is properly filled out and signed according to state regulations, it can be utilized right away by the agent. The agent will need to present the form each time they are acting in the role of the principal.
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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.
Durable POA
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To elect someone else to make any type of financial-related act. Remains valid if the principal becomes incapacitated.
Signing Requirements: Two witnesses or a notary public.
General POA
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For any financial-related activity but does not remain valid if the principal becomes incapacitated.
Signing Requirements: No laws, although like the durable version, two witnesses or notary public are recommended.
Limited POA
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If you just need someone to represent you for a discrete transaction, a limited POA is probably the way you want to go.
Signing Requirements: Not mentioned, but two witnesses and a notary acknowledgment are recommended.
Medical POA
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To elect someone else to make medical decisions on a patient's behalf if they cannot do so themself.
Signing Requirements: Two witnesses.
Minor POA
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To choose someone else to handle day-to-day care and activities on behalf of the child.
Signing Requirements: No laws, but two witnesses or notary public is recommended.
Real Estate POA
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To elect an individual to handle the selling, leasing, or everyday management of the property.
Signing Requirements: Two witnesses or a notary public.
Revocation of POA
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To cancel and terminate a current power of attorney designation.
Signing Requirements: No laws, although like the durable version, two witnesses or notary public are recommended.
State Tax Filing POA
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If you need your accountant or tax attorney to make filings for you with the tax department, you mayneed to fill out this form.
Signing Requirements: Principal only.
Motor Vehicle POA
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If you need to have someone else take care of your registration and titling of your vehicle, you may need to fill out one of these forms.
Signing Requirements: 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. Alternatively, it can be signed in the presence of two witnesses, both of whom also sign the power.
The Significance of POA
