Rhode Island Power of Attorney (POA) Forms
A Rhode Island power of attorney form serves as a legal instrument that allows a person to designate another individual to act on their behalf in various circumstances. This document can be tailored for a wide range of uses, some of which may be applicable over an extended period, while others are intended for specific, temporary situations.
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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. A notary may also be used instead of witnesses.
Durable POA
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A durable POA is more of a long-term arrangement whereby you appoint someone to represent your financial interests for an extended period of time which can include your incapacity if desired.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
General POA
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A general POA is generally also used in long-term financial representation, but it terminates automatically if the principal (the person who created the POA) becomes incapacitated.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
Limited POA
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A limited form is used when you need representation for a short-term period or for a limited transaction.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
Medical POA
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This type can be used to appoint someone you love and trust to represent your healthcare interests in the event you are unable to do so.
Signing Requirements: Two witnesses and a notary public.
Minor POA
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This form is used when you anticipate being away from your children and you need to make sure your caretaker has the tools necessary to make decisions about school and medical care for your children.
Signing Requirements: No statutory definition; however, it is suggested that the document be signed by the caregiver, two witnesses, and a notary public.
Real Estate POA
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The use of an Agent or Attorney-in-Fact, to help a property owner with the management and/or sale in accordance with § 18-16-3.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
Revocation of POA
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This is used when you want to revoke any POA that you may have executed in the past. When you want to terminate a POA, always let your representative or agent know that you do not want them to continue to use the POA and provide a copy of this executed revocation form to them.
Signing Requirements: No statutory definition; however, the principal is recommended to sign in the presence of a notary public.
State Tax Filing POA
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This is used to have an appointee, usually a tax professional, to represent your interests in front of the Rhode Island Division of Taxation.
Signing Requirements: The representative must sign. If the representative is not an attorney, certified public accountant, licensed public accountant, or an enrolled agent, the document must also be signed by two witnesses or acknowledged by a notary public.
Motor Vehicle POA
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Use this form to have someone take care of your titling and registration of your motor vehicle in front of the Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles.
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
