Mississippi Power of Attorney
I. Appointment of Attorney
I, [Your Name], residing at [Your Address], hereby grant power of attorney to [Agent's Name], residing at [Agent's Address], referred to as the "Agent," to act on my behalf in the matters specified below.
II. Declaration of Authority
I hereby grant the Agent the authority to act on my behalf in the following matters:
Financial Matters
Banking
Opening, closing, and managing bank accounts.
Depositing, withdrawing, and transferring funds.
Obtaining bank statements and financial records.
Investments
Buying, selling, and managing stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and other securities.
Monitoring investment performance and making investment decisions.
Engaging in investment strategies and asset allocation.
Real Estate Transactions
Buying, selling, leasing, and managing real estate properties.
Signing contracts, agreements, and deeds related to real estate transactions.
Handling property taxes, insurance payments, and mortgage-related matters.
Financial Transactions
Paying bills, loans, mortgages, and other financial obligations.
Managing budgets, expenses, and financial planning.
Accessing safe deposit boxes and managing their contents.
Legal and Tax Matters
Retaining legal counsel and representing the Principal in financial and legal matters.
Filing taxes, responding to tax inquiries, and managing tax-related documents.
Handling insurance claims, disputes, and settlements related to financial matters.
Healthcare Decisions
Medical Treatment:
Making decisions regarding medical treatments, surgeries, and medication.
Consulting with healthcare providers, specialists, and caregivers.
Authorizing medical procedures, surgeries, and hospital admissions.
Consent to Medical Procedures:
Granting consent for surgical procedures, diagnostic tests, and medical interventions.
Participating in medical research studies or experimental treatments.
Making end-of-life care decisions and directives.
Access to Medical Records:
Obtaining, reviewing, and managing medical records, test results, and treatment histories.
Communicating with healthcare providers and insurance companies regarding medical information.
Protecting the confidentiality and privacy of medical records and health information.
Healthcare Planning:
Developing advance directives, living wills, and healthcare proxies.
Making decisions regarding long-term care options, nursing home placement, and hospice care.
Engaging in discussions and planning related to healthcare goals, preferences, and values.
Mental Health Matters:
Making decisions related to psychiatric treatment, therapy, and counseling.
Authorizing mental health evaluations, assessments, and interventions.
Managing guardianship or conservatorship proceedings for mental health reasons.
III. Duration and Revocation
This Power of Attorney shall be durable and remain effective even if I become incapacitated. It may be revoked by me at any time through written notice provided to the Agent.
IV. Governing Law Clause
This Power of Attorney shall be governed by and construed by the laws of the State of Mississippi. Any disputes arising out of or related to this Power of Attorney shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Mississippi.
V. Signature
This Power of Attorney is executed and signed by the Principal on this [Date], at [Location]. The Principal's signature affixed below signifies their voluntary and informed consent to the terms herein.
Principal:
[YOUR NAME]
Agent:
[AGENT'S NAME]
WITNESS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We, the undersigned witnesses, do hereby affirm that on [Date], we witnessed the signing of this Power of Attorney by [Your Name].
[Witness 1 Name]
[Date]
[Witness 2 Name]
[Date]
NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
State of [STATE], County of [COUNTY].
On [DATE], before me, [NOTARY NAME], a Notary Public in and for the said state, personally appeared [YOUR NAME], known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that they executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
In witness whereof, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
[Notary Public's Name]
My Commission Expires:
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