Ohio Power of Attorney (POA) Forms
Ohio power of attorney documents offer a legal way for individuals to appoint an agent, usually a spouse or family member, to manage their responsibilities. The most frequently utilized forms pertain to decisions regarding finances and medical care, although they can also be tailored to address any other duties one wishes to delegate to another person.
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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.
Durable POA
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This grants financial authority over the principal's assets and property and remains in effect even after the principal is incapacitated.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
General POA
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This also grants financial authority over the principal's assets and property, but it terminates automatically upon the principal's incapacitation.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
Limited POA
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For more limited or specific circumstances or transactions. It terminates when the transaction or circumstance is complete.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
Medical POA
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For appointing a representative to manage healthcare decisions when the principal becomes unable to communicate with healthcare providers.
Signing Requirements: Two witnesses or a notary public.
Minor POA
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For use when a parent of a minor anticipates being away from the child for a period of time. Authorizes caretaker to make decisions for the child on their behalf.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
Real Estate POA
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Appoints an agent to handle the real estate of an individual or entity. May be used for the buying, selling, or everyday responsibilities of the property.
Signing Requirements: Notary acknowledgment (or other authorized officer as described in
Revocation of POA
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Used when a person wants to terminate a POA that is still in effect. It should be used in conjunction with providing notice to the relevant folks.
Signing Requirements: Notarization is recommended; only statutes regarding revocation requirements are for real estate and medical.
State Tax Filing POA
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For use when a principal has tax matters before the Ohio Department of Taxation and wants to have a tax professional deal with the issues.
Signing Requirements: Principal only.
Motor Vehicle POA
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For use when a person seeks to have their car titled or registered in Ohio and wants to have someone else handle it.
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
