Missouri Power of Attorney (POA) Forms
In Missouri, power of attorney forms empower an individual, referred to as the "principal," to designate an agent who will manage their personal and business matters during their lifetime. Depending on the specific type of power of attorney established, the selected agent may be entrusted with various decision-making responsibilities, which can include financial, medical, tax-related, vehicle, and other important aspects of the principal's affairs.
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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 and a notary public.
Durable POA
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Used by an individual to select someone else to handle their financial affairs and remains valid if they should become incapacitated.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
General POA
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This type is used for general financial powers, but it becomes void upon an incapacitating event.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
Limited POA
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A limited form is used for specific and limited circumstances.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
Medical POA
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This type is used to appoint someone to handle your healthcare needs when you are unable to do so. It is useful if there is someone you trust empowered to make decisions on your behalf in the event you are in an accident.
Signing Requirements: Two witnesses.
Minor POA
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You can use this in the event you need someone to be empowered when taking care of your children to make educational and health decisions on their behalf.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
Real Estate POA
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Use to allow another person to handle the closing or day-to-day operations of real property.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
Revocation of POA
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This is used to cancel or terminate a POA that you may have previously entered into.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
State Tax Filing POA
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This form is used when you wish to appoint a tax professional to handle your filings and obtain information on your behalf.
Signing Requirements: Principal only.
Motor Vehicle POA
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You can use this when you seek to have another person handle the titling and registration of your vehicle.
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: Notary public.
The Significance of POA
