Michigan Power of Attorney Forms

Michigan Power of Attorney Forms

A Michigan power of attorney form is an estate planning document used for giving a person (an “attorney-in-fact”) the power to handle decisions on the principal’s behalf. The principal can be any adult resident of the state. POAs generally come in two types: durable and non-durable. If made durable, the agent retains their authority even if the principal becomes incapacitated or mentally incompetent.

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Types (6)

Durable

This form appoints an attorney-in-fact to take charge of the principal’s finances and legal obligations. A durability clause ensures that the agent’s powers remain intact even after the principal loses the capacity to manage their own affairs.

 

General (Financial)

Broad financial authority is granted to an agent through this document, covering areas such as banking, investments, and property transactions. Should the principal become incapacitated, the agent’s powers are automatically revoked.

 

Limited (PDF)

Designed for a narrow scope of work, this form restricts the agent to performing only the particular tasks or transactions the principal has spelled out. Once those tasks are complete or the specified time expires, the authority ends.

 

Minor Child

Parents or legal guardians use this form to temporarily hand over caregiving responsibilities to another trusted adult. The designee gains the ability to authorize medical treatment, manage school enrollment, and handle the child’s everyday needs.

 

Motor Vehicle

Form TR-128 is a state-issued document that lets someone else handle title transfers, registration, and other vehicle paperwork with the Secretary of State on the owner’s behalf.

 

Patient Advocate Designation

Rather than calling it a medical power of attorney, the state uses the term “patient advocate designation.” The patient selects an advocate who steps in to make health care decisions whenever the patient can no longer communicate their own wishes.

 

Signing Requirements

Type Requirement
Durable Must be signed by the principal in the presence of 2 witnesses, neither of whom may be the attorney-in-fact. Notarization is recommended.[1]
General (Financial) The principal must sign. No specific statutory requirements, but 2 witnesses or notarization is recommended.[1]
Limited Requires the principal’s signature. Two witnesses or notarial acknowledgment is recommended.
Patient Advocate Designation Signed by the principal in the presence of 2 adult witnesses.[2]
Minor Child Must be signed by the parent or guardian. Notarization is recommended for third-party acceptance.
Motor Vehicle The vehicle owner must sign Form TR-128. No notarization required.