District of Columbia Power of Attorney for Care of Child or Children

The names, addresses, and phone numbers of the parent(s) or guardian signing the document. The names and addresses of the agent (and any alternative agent). The name and date of birth of each child covered by the document.

General Power of Attorney. Durable Power of Attorney. Special or Limited Power of Attorney. Springing Durable Power of Attorney.

A power of attorney over a child is a document signed and notarized by a parent giving a non- parent authority to make decisions for a minor child.It can be used to authorize the person to obtain medical treatment for a child or sign up a child for an activity or for other significant decisions.

A power of attorney over a child is a document signed and notarized by a parent giving a non- parent authority to make decisions for a minor child.It can be used to authorize the person to obtain medical treatment for a child or sign up a child for an activity or for other significant decisions.

Writing your own durable power of attorney is an inexpensive way to deal with end-of-life decision-making because it allows you to appoint a person to make decisions for you after you are incapacitated or legally incompetent.

1) Choose the right person(s). 2) Talk to an attorney. 3) Choose what kind of power of attorney is best suited to your needs. 4) Decide on the details. 5) Fill out the power of attorney form. 6) Sign your power of attorney form in front of a notary or witness.

Power of attorney gives someone other than a legal parent or guardian the right to make decisions about a child's welfare, but it does not establish legal custody. You can only modify legal custody through court proceedings.

Most states offer simple forms to help you create a power of attorney for finances. Generally, the document must be signed, witnessed and notarized by an adult. If your agent will have to deal with real estate assets, some states require you to put the document on file in the local land records office.