Minnesota Power of Attorney (POA) Forms
Minnesota power of attorney forms serve as legal documents that allow one individual to designate someone else to take care of their decision-making and personal matters. These powers remain effective only during the principal's lifetime. It's important for the agent to present this form to any third party when acting on behalf 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 or a notary public.
General POA
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Allows an agent to act on a principal's behalf for financial purposes but becomes invalid if the principal becomes incapacitated.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
Limited POA
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This type is used when you have a short-term situation where you need someone to act on your behalf for a specific transaction.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
Minor POA
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In the event that you anticipate being away from your children and want to make sure the caretaker is able to act on their behalf while you are away, this form could come in handy.
Signing Requirements: Two witnesses.
Real Estate POA
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When an owner decides to allow someone else to handle the management, sale, or purchase of real property.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
Revocation of POA
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Sometimes it becomes necessary to terminate a POA. It is important that you let all interested parties know in writing. That is where this form is helpful.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
State Tax Filing POA
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Sometimes it's helpful to allow your accountant to access your tax records and make filings on your behalf. In those situations, it is important to have this type of POA in place.
Signing Requirements: Principal only.
Motor Vehicle POA
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When you want help in registering your new vehicle or obtaining a new title, you can appoint an agent to represent you with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Driver and Vehicle Services.
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: Must be dated and signed by the principal. If it is signed on behalf of the principal, the signature must be acknowledged by a notary public.
The Significance of POA
