Witness Power of Attorney
I. Identification of Parties
This Power of Attorney is made on [Effective Date], by [Your Name], residing at [Your Address], hereinafter referred to as the "Principal," appointing [Agent's Name], residing at [Agent's Address], hereinafter referred to as the "Agent."
II. Scope of Authority
The Principal hereby grants the Agent full power and authority to act on behalf of the Principal in all matters related to [Specify Scope of Authority, e.g., financial, legal, medical], including but not limited to:
Managing bank accounts and financial investments.
Purchasing, selling, or leasing real estate properties on behalf of the Principal.
Making healthcare decisions and consenting to medical treatments.
Representing the Principal in legal proceedings.
Handling insurance claims and benefits.
The Agent shall exercise the powers granted herein with diligence and in the best interests of the Principal.
III. Effective Date and Duration
This Power of Attorney shall become effective immediately upon execution and shall remain in effect until [Specify Duration or Event of Revocation].
IV. Revocation Clause
The Principal reserves the right to revoke this Power of Attorney at any time by providing written notice to the Agent. Additionally, this Power of Attorney shall automatically terminate upon the death or incapacity of the Principal.
V. Specific Powers
In addition to the general powers granted above, the Agent is specifically authorized to:
Access and manage the Principal's digital assets and online accounts.
Sign legal documents, contracts, and agreements on behalf of the Principal.
Make gifts and donations from the Principal's assets by applicable laws.
Hire professional services on behalf of the Principal.
Access and retrieve confidential information, including medical records and tax returns.
VI. Incapacity Provisions
If the Principal becomes incapacitated and is unable to make decisions regarding their affairs, this Power of Attorney shall remain valid and enforceable.
VII. Governing Law
This Power of Attorney shall be governed by and construed by the laws of [Specify Jurisdiction].
VIII. Miscellaneous Provisions
Any third party who receives a copy of this Power of Attorney may rely upon it as if it were an original document.
Principal:
[YOUR NAME]
Agent:
[AGENT'S NAME]
Witness Acknowledgement
We, the undersigned witnesses, affirm that the parties signing this Witness Power Of Attorney appeared before us, declared that they understood the contents of the document, and signed it willingly in our presence.
Witness 1:
[WITNESS 1 FULL NAME]
[DATE]
Witness 2:
[WITNESS 2 FULL NAME]
[DATE]
Notary Acknowledgement
On this _____ day of _____ before me, a Notary Public in and for said state, personally appeared [Your Name], known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that he/she executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
Witness my hand and official seal.
[NOTARY PUBLIC'S NAME]
My Commission Expires:
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