Oregon Power of Attorney (POA) Forms
Oregon power of attorney documents allow an individual, referred to as the "principal," to appoint another person, known as the "agent," to act as their legal representative for designated responsibilities or matters. This arrangement is often utilized by older adults who designate their spouse or children to manage their financial and medical decisions in the event that they are unable to advocate for themselves.
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Advance Directive
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This form is for use when you want to appoint another to make health care decisions on your behalf if you cannot make them for yourself.
Signing Requirements: Two witnesses or a notary acknowledgment.
Durable POA
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Can be used to appoint a person to manage your financial affairs, including the acquisition and disposition of assets. This type will stay in effect beyond the point where you can no longer make your own decisions.
Signing Requirements: Principal only.
General POA
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This form is similar to the "durable" type because it allows you to appoint another to handle a broad range of financial matters. However, this type terminates when the principal is determined to be incapacitated and unable to make his or her own decisions.
Signing Requirements: Principal only.
Limited POA
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This form is used in limited situations, such as a single transaction or a discrete time period.
Signing Requirements: Not specifically mentioned; witness and/or notary acknowledgment recommended.
Minor POA
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This form is for use when you want to have someone in place to be in charge of your children if you are unavailable. This will allow your appointed person to decide on the children's health care and schooling.
Signing Requirements: Not specifically mentioned; notarization is recommended.
Real Estate POA
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For the benefit of a landlord, this document allows the designation of a person to handle any and all aspects of the sale or management of real property.
Signing Requirements: Signed by the principal and, in certain instances, acknowledged before a notary public.
Revocation of POA
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This form is for use when you seek to cancel a POA that you have executed in the past. In addition to filling this out, you will need to ensure all the relevant parties receive notice of the revocation.
Signing Requirements: Not specifically mentioned; notary acknowledgment is recommended.
State Tax Filing POA
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This form is used when you seek to appoint a tax professional to handle your tax matters before the taxing authority.
Signing Requirements: Principal only.
Motor Vehicle POA
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For when you wish to appoint another to handle your motor vehicle titling and registration in front of the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles.
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: Not specifically mentioned; notarization is recommended.
The Significance of POA
