Vermont Power of Attorney (POA) Forms
Vermont power of attorney documents enable individuals to appoint a reliable person ("agent") to manage their financial matters or to make healthcare choices for them. Based on the preferences of the person granting the authority ("principal"), the powers assigned can be either specific or extensive, and they can remain effective for a designated duration.
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Advance Directive
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This document can be used to appoint another to handle your health care matters in the event you no longer can communicate your wishes to your doctors.
Signing Requirements: –Two adult witnesses.
Durable POA
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This may be used to appoint another to handle your financial matters over an extended period of time. Even if you get to the point where you can no longer make decisions for yourself, this form will continue to be in effect.
Signing Requirements: Notary Public.
General POA
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This is like the durable form because it allows you to appoint another to handle your financial affairs over a period of time, however, if you become incapacitated it terminates and is of no further effect.
Signing Requirements: Notary Public.
Limited POA
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This form is when you are seeking representation for limited situations, however, it requires you to specify when and how you wish your agent to act.
Signing Requirements: Notary Public.
Minor POA
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For the use of a parent that would like to elect another individual to handle the basic needs of their child in regards to education, everyday well-being, and medical needs.
Signing Requirements: Must be signed in the presence of a notary public. Additionally, it is suggested that one or more subscribing witnesses be present at the time of execution.
Real Estate POA
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Allows another person to handle the conveyance of real property.
Signing Requirements: Notary Public.
Revocation of POA
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This type is for canceling a POA you had already entered into. However, just filling this out and signing it is not enough – it is important that you provide copies of the revocation to your agents and other institutions using your old POA.
Signing Requirements: No specific requirements but it is recommended to have the Principal’s signature acknowledged before a Notary Public.
State Tax Filing POA
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This form is for use in the event that you have a tax issue for which you want to appoint a tax professional to handle.
Signing Requirements: Taxpayer and agent only.
Motor Vehicle POA
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This form is for use when you seek to have someone else handle the titling and registration of your motor vehicle.
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
