Tennessee Power of Attorney (POA) Forms
Tennessee power of attorney documents enable an individual to appoint a representative to act on their behalf. The individual granting the authority, known as the "principal," has the option to designate specific powers to their representative, termed the "agent." These powers may include making medical decisions or managing financial matters, and they can be designated for a certain timeframe or for the duration of the principal's life.
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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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Allows a principal to choose an agent to make financial decisions and actions on their behalf. Remains valid if the principal becomes mentally disabled.
Signing Requirements: No laws; however, it is recommended to be signed in the presence of two witnesses or a notary public.
General POA
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Allows a principal to select an agent to make financial actions and decisions on their behalf. Unlike the durable form, it does not remain valid if the principal becomes mentally disabled.
Signing Requirements: No laws; however, it is recommended to be signed in the presence of two witnesses or a notary public.
Limited POA
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This form is for a principal to appoint an agent from a limited transaction or a discrete time period.
Signing Requirements: No laws; however, it is recommended to be signed in the presence of two witnesses or a notary public.
Medical POA
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Allows a person to nominate someone else to be their surrogate in the chance a medical condition does not allow them to make health-related decisions for themselves.
Signing Requirements: Notary acknowledgment or two witnesses.
Minor POA
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Allows the parent of a minor to handle their care, education, and health care needs for a period of time (not specified by the State).
Signing Requirements: Caregiver and notary acknowledgment.
Real Estate POA
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Appoint an agent with a fiduciary duty to represent your best interests with regard to real property transactions and/or management.
Signing Requirements: No statutory definition; however, it is suggested that the document be signed in the presence of two witnesses or notarized.
Revocation of POA
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This form is for use when a person who has previously conveyed powers power of under canceled.
Signing Requirements: No statutory definition; however, it is suggested that the document be signed in the presence of two witnesses or notarized.
State Tax Filing POA
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A principal can appoint another to represent them in front of the tax authority using this form.
Signing Requirements: Agent(s) only.
Motor Vehicle POA
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This is for use when you seek to have a representative represent your interests relating to your motor vehicle in front of the Tennessee Department of Revenue.
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: No statutory definition; however, it is suggested that the document should be notarized.
The Significance of POA
