Pennsylvania Power of Attorney (POA) Forms
Power of attorney forms in Pennsylvania allow individuals to designate a representative to manage medical decisions, financial matters, or various other responsibilities on their behalf. The individual granting this authority, known as the "principal," will specify the particular powers being entrusted to their chosen representative, referred to as the "agent." Additionally, they will indicate whether this authority is limited to a specific timeframe or if it will remain effective for the principal’s lifetime.
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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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Using this form, a person may plan to have a friend or relative available to make financial decisions on his or her behalf. This form can go into effect upon a person's incapacity and it will remain in effect thereafter.
Signing Requirements: Two witnesses and a notary public.
General POA
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Using this form a person may appoint a friend or relative to handle his or her financial affairs, however, unlike the durable type, it becomes void if the person creating the document becomes incapacitated.
Signing Requirements: Two witnesses and a notary public.
Limited POA
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Using his form, a person who needs someone for a short-term or limited assignment, can appoint someone to stand in their place, just for that one assignment.
Signing Requirements: Two witnesses and a notary public.
Medical POA
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Using this form a person can appoint another to work with their health care providers to make medical decisions on their behalf in the event they are unable to do so.
Signing Requirements: Two witnesses. In addition to the witnesses, notarization is optional but not required.
Minor POA
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Using this form, a person can convey authority to another to be the temporary caretaker of their minor child(ren) and make decisions on the children's behalf.
Signing Requirements: Not specifically mentioned.
Revocation of POA
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Using this form, you can revoke a power of attorney that you may have signed in the past.
Signing Requirements: Not specifically mentioned.
State Tax Filing POA
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Using this you can appoint another, usually a tax professional, to handle tax filings and other matters in front of the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue.
Signing Requirements: Principal only, unless the representative is not an attorney, certified accountant, or enrolled agent, in which case two witnesses or a notary public must acknowledge signature.
Motor Vehicle POA
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Using this form, a person can appoint another to handle matters with the Department of Transportation in Pennsylvania as it relates to titling and registering vehicles.
Signing Requirements: Two witnesses and a notary acknowledgment
Springing POA
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Allows a durable power of attorney to 'kick-in' upon a principal's subsequent incapacity.
Signing Requirements: Two witnesses and a notary public.
The Significance of POA
