What is Power of Attorney?
A Power of Attorney is a legal document allowing one person to act for another. It's commonly used in situations where someone cannot manage their affairs. Explore our state-specific templates for your needs.
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Oregon Power of Attorney
Power of Attorney documents allow individuals to designate someone to act on their behalf. Attorney-drafted templates are quick and easy to complete.
Common Oregon Power of Attorney documents
- Durable Power of Attorney — designates someone to manage your finances when needed.
- General Power of Attorney — grants broad authority to handle various matters.
- Limited Power of Attorney — restricts authority to specific tasks or time frames.
- Medical Power of Attorney — allows someone to make healthcare decisions for you.
- Financial Power of Attorney — focuses solely on managing financial affairs.
- Springing Power of Attorney — becomes effective only under certain conditions.
Power of Attorney forms by State
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- District of Columbia
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- Georgia
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- Kentucky
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Similar documents: key differences
- Durable Power of Attorney vs. General Power of Attorney — Durable remains effective if you become incapacitated; General does not.
- Medical Power of Attorney vs. Healthcare Proxy — both designate someone for health decisions, but may vary in terminology across states.
- Limited Power of Attorney vs. General Power of Attorney — Limited grants specific powers, while General gives broad authority.
- Springing Power of Attorney vs. Durable Power of Attorney — Springing activates under certain conditions; Durable is always effective.
Key legal points
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A Power of Attorney can be tailored to fit specific needs.
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The appointed person is known as the Attorney-in-Fact.
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Documents often require notarization or witnesses to be valid.
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Powers can be limited to financial, medical, or general affairs.
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A Power of Attorney can be revoked at any time by the principal.
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Springing Powers activate only upon a specified event, like incapacity.
How to get started
Begin quickly with these simple steps.
- Find a template or package that fits your situation.
- Review the description, preview, and signing requirements.
- Get full access with a subscription.
- Complete it in the online editor.
- Export or send: download, email, USPS mail, notarize online, or send for e-signature.
FAQs
A trust is not necessary if you have a will, but it offers additional benefits.
If you do nothing, your affairs may be managed according to state law.
Review your plan every few years, or when major life events occur.
Beneficiary designations can override your will or trust for specific assets.
Yes, you can appoint separate individuals for financial and healthcare decisions.
Glossary
- Power of Attorney - Legal document allowing someone to act on your behalf.
- Attorney-in-Fact - Person authorized to act under a Power of Attorney.
- Principal - Individual granting authority to the Attorney-in-Fact.
- Durable Power of Attorney - Remains effective if the principal becomes incapacitated.
- Medical Power of Attorney - Specifies someone to make healthcare decisions for you.
- Limited Power of Attorney - Grants authority for specific tasks only.
- Springing Power of Attorney - Activates under specific conditions, like incapacity.
- Healthcare Proxy - Similar to Medical Power of Attorney; varies by state.
- Financial Power of Attorney - Focuses solely on managing financial affairs.
- Proxy Authorization - General term for designating someone to act on your behalf.