How to Get Power of Attorney Forms
After making the decision to create a power of attorney, the next step is finding the correct form. No matter where you live, you can obtain a power of attorney form through many sources. Keep in mind there are two general types of powers of attorney. There is a health care power of attorney and a financial power of attorney.
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Obtain a form from your attorney. If you have no attorney, retain one.
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Contact your bank or other financial institution. Most maintain financial power of attorney forms for their customers or clients.
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Visit a hospital, your doctor's office or another medical center or clinic. They typically maintain health care power of attorney forms.
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Request a health care power of attorney from your church. Many provide forms to their members.
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Purchase a form from an office supply store. They typically carry different legal forms, including power of attorney.
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Tips & Warnings
Make certain the form you select meets state law requirements. Your state statutes include a section on powers of attorney outlining what can and cannot be included. These laws also detail how a power of attorney is signed. You can access these statutes through your state legislature's website.
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