Virginia Power of Attorney (POA) Forms
Virginia power of attorney documents empower an individual to designate another person to manage their affairs and make decisions on their behalf. While the most prevalent categories pertain to financial and healthcare decisions, these forms can also be utilized to appoint someone to handle a range of legal matters, whether for a limited period or throughout one's lifetime.
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Advance Directive
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This allows you to appoint another to make health care decisions and communicate with your medical providers on your behalf in the event you can no longer communicate your wishes competently.
Signing Requirements: Two witnesses.
Durable POA
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This type is for use when you want to have someone in place to handle your financial matters. Because this type stays in effect even after you can no longer make your own decisions, many use this for long-term planning purposes.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
General POA
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This is similar to the durable form because it allows you to appoint someone to handle your financial affairs. However, it is different from the "durable " form in that it automatically becomes void if you become incapacitated.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
Limited POA
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This can be used in discreet, limited situations of your own choosing. You can write with specificity how and when you want your agent to act.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
Minor POA
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Allows a parent to select a family member or close friend to take responsibility for the health-care, well-being, and education of their child.
Signing Requirements: Caregiver and two witnesses.
Real Estate POA
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Select a representative to handle the sale, management, or purchase of real property for a specified period of time or on a durable basis.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
Revocation of POA
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This form is to revoke any type of power of attorney that you may have entered into in the past.
Signing Requirements: No signing requirements but it is recommended that the form is signed by a notary public.
State Tax Filing POA
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You can use this when you want a tax professional to handle your dealings with the tax authority in Virginia.
Signing Requirements: The agent(s) only.
Motor Vehicle POA
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This form is for use when you wish to designate a representative to act for you with regard to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles.
Signing Requirements: Vehicle owner.
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
