Advance Health Care Directive
Assigns a trusted person to make medical-related decisions on the principal’s behalf while also providing a section for recording end-of-life treatment preferences. The document takes effect when the principal can no longer communicate their own health care wishes.
Durable Power of Attorney
Grants the agent permanent financial authority that stays active even if the principal can no longer make decisions for themselves. The arrangement remains in force until the principal dies or formally revokes the document.
General (Financial) Power of Attorney
Empowers the agent to make decisions relating to the principal’s finances, including banking, investments, and property management. The agreement terminates automatically if the principal becomes incapacitated.
Limited (Special) Power of Attorney (PDF)
Tailored for one-time tasks or short-term assignments, such as signing a title or attending a specific closing. The agent’s authority is confined to the exact duties outlined in the document.
Minor Child Power of Attorney
Provides a trusted individual with the temporary power to act as the child’s guardian, handling school enrollment, medical consent, and daily care during the parent’s absence.
Motor Vehicle (DMV) Power of Attorney
Provides short-term legal powers over the principal’s car or truck, authorizing the agent to handle registration, titling, and sales through the Wyoming Department of Transportation.
Signing Requirements
| Type | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Advance Directive | Signed by the principal and either notarized or witnessed by 2 qualified individuals [2] |
| Durable | Signed by the principal and acknowledged before a notary public [1] |
| General (Financial) | The principal must sign with notarial acknowledgment [1] |
| Limited | Requires the principal’s signature and notarization [1] |
| Minor Child | Signed by the parent; notarization required |
| Motor Vehicle | The vehicle owner must sign the form with notarization [1] |