Advance Directive for Health Care
A comprehensive document that allows the principal to record their end-of-life treatment preferences and, optionally, appoint an agent to communicate those wishes to medical staff when the principal is no longer able to speak for themselves.
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Durable Power of Attorney
Grants the agent broad authority over the principal’s financial affairs, excluding health-related matters. The arrangement persists regardless of any deterioration in the principal’s mental condition and terminates only upon death or written revocation.
General (Financial) Power of Attorney
Covers nearly the same scope of powers as the durable form but carries the critical distinction that the agent’s authority ends the moment the principal becomes medically incapacitated and can no longer communicate their wishes.
Limited (Special) Power of Attorney (PDF)
Confines the agent’s mandate to one or a small number of specified tasks. The document is designed for short-term, targeted delegations that do not require the breadth of a general or durable arrangement.
Minor Child Power of Attorney
A state-official form that enables parents to designate a trusted caretaker with the right to enroll their child in school, attend health appointments, and manage other routine parenting responsibilities during periods of absence.
Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney (Form RV-F1311401)
Allows a vehicle owner who no longer possesses their original certificate of title to authorize another party to handle the transfer of ownership or other vehicle-related transactions on their behalf.
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Signing Requirements
| Type | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Advance Directive | Signed by the principal before a notary public or 2 witnesses [1] |
| Durable | No statutory requirement; signing before 2 witnesses or a notary is recommended |
| General (Financial) | Not specified by statute; 2 witnesses or notarization is recommended |
| Limited | No specific signing requirements; notarization is recommended |
| Minor Child | Signed by the caregiver and acknowledged before a notary public |
| Motor Vehicle | The vehicle owner must sign before a notary public |