What is Power of Attorney?
Power of Attorney allows someone to act on another's behalf for financial or healthcare decisions. Explore state-specific templates to find what fits your needs.
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Tennessee Power of Attorney
Power of Attorney documents help individuals manage their affairs. Attorney-drafted templates are quick and simple to fill out.
Common Tennessee Power of Attorney documents
- Durable Power of Attorney — Remains effective even if the principal becomes incapacitated.
- General Power of Attorney — Grants broad authority to handle various matters.
- Limited Power of Attorney — Authorizes specific actions or time frames.
- Financial Power of Attorney — Focuses on managing financial decisions and transactions.
- Medical Power of Attorney — Empowers someone to make healthcare decisions.
- Special Power of Attorney — Grants powers for a particular purpose or task.
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Popular forms
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Tennessee Life Documents Planning Package, including Will, Power of Attorney and Living WillEverything you need to manage your legal matters as you enter a later stage of life, all in one convenient package.
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General Durable Power of Attorney for Property and Finances or Financial Effective ImmediatelyDesignate someone to manage your financial matters, effective immediately, even if you become incapacitated.
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General Durable Power of Attorney for Property and Finances or Financial Effective upon DisabilityEmpower a trusted individual to manage your finances if you become unable to do so, ensuring your financial matters are handled according to your wishes.
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Tennessee Power of Attorney Forms PackagePrepare for life's unexpected events with essential legal forms, all conveniently bundled for your peace of mind.
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General Power of Attorney for Care and Custody of Child or ChildrenEmpower someone to make healthcare and educational decisions for your child when you cannot, especially during emergencies or hardships.
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Tennessee Living Wills and Health Care PackageThis package provides the essential legal forms needed to communicate your medical treatment wishes in one convenient location.
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Special Durable Power of Attorney for Bank Account MattersAuthorize someone to manage your bank accounts, even if you become incapacitated, ensuring your financial matters are handled as you wish.
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Special or Limited Power of Attorney for Real Estate Sales Transaction By SellerAuthorize someone to handle your real estate sale transactions, ensuring smooth closings and document signings.
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Power of Attorney for Sale of Motor VehicleAuthorize someone to sell your vehicle by signing necessary documents on your behalf, ensuring a smooth transfer of ownership.
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Limited Power of Attorney where you Specify Powers with Sample Powers IncludedEasily grant specific powers to someone you trust for a limited time or purpose, protecting your interests without full control transfer.
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Similar documents: key differences
- Durable Power of Attorney vs. General Power of Attorney — Durable persists during incapacity, while General ends if the principal becomes incapacitated.
- Financial Power of Attorney vs. Medical Power of Attorney — Financial focuses on money matters, whereas Medical addresses healthcare decisions.
- Limited Power of Attorney vs. General Power of Attorney — Limited grants specific powers, while General provides broader authority.
- Healthcare Proxy vs. Medical Power of Attorney — Healthcare Proxy is a broader term, while Medical Power of Attorney is a specific type of proxy.
Key legal points
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Power of Attorney can be revoked by the principal at any time.
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An agent must act in the best interest of the principal.
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Documents may be subject to state-specific requirements.
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Notarization or witnessing may be necessary for validity.
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Different types of Power of Attorney serve different needs.
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An agent's authority can be broad or limited.
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Advance Directives complement Power of Attorney in healthcare decisions.
How to get started
Initiate your Power of Attorney process with these 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 (Premium).
FAQs
A trust is not necessary if you have a will, but it can provide benefits.
If you do nothing, state laws will dictate asset distribution.
It's wise to review your plan every few years or after major life changes.
Beneficiary designations typically override wills and trusts, so review them regularly.
Yes, you can appoint separate agents for financial and healthcare decisions.
Glossary
- Agent - The person authorized to act on behalf of another.
- Principal - The person who grants Power of Attorney.
- Durable - Remains effective during the principal's incapacity.
- Healthcare Proxy - A person designated to make healthcare decisions.
- Advance Directive - A document that outlines healthcare preferences.
- Notarization - The process of certifying a document's authenticity.
- Authority - The legal power granted to an agent.
- Revocation - The act of cancelling a Power of Attorney.
- Delegation - Assigning authority to another person.
- Proxy - A person authorized to act on behalf of another.