Vermont Power of Attorney

This Power of Attorney is designed to empower an individual,[Your Name] herein referred to as the "Principal," to appoint another individual, [Agent's Name] referred to as the "Agent" or "attorney-in-fact," to act on their behalf in various legal, financial, or healthcare matters as outlined herein.

Roles and Responsibilities Transferred to the Agent

Financial Matters: The agent shall have the authority to manage and make decisions regarding all financial affairs of the principal, including but not limited to banking transactions, investments, real estate transactions, and tax matters.
Legal Affairs: The agent shall have the authority to engage in legal matters on behalf of the principal, including the initiation, defense, or settlement of legal proceedings, the signing of legal documents, and the representation of the principal in legal matters.
Healthcare Decisions: The agent shall have the authority to make healthcare decisions on behalf of the principal, including but not limited to consenting to medical treatments, accessing medical records, and making end-of-life decisions by the principal's wishes.
Property Management: The agent shall have the authority to manage and make decisions regarding the principal's real and personal property, including the buying, selling, leasing, or maintenance of such property.
Government Benefits: The agent shall have the authority to apply for, manage, and make decisions regarding any government benefits or entitlements to which the principal may be entitled, including Social Security, Medicare, or Medicaid benefits.

Governing Law

This Power of Attorney shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Vermont, specifically referencing Title 14 of the Vermont Statutes Annotated, which pertains to Powers of Attorney. Any disputes arising under or in connection with this Power of Attorney shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Vermont.

Signature Section

The Agent accepts the responsibilities outlined in this Power of Attorney and agrees to act in the best interests of the Principal.

Principal:

[Your Name]

Agent:

[AGENT'S NAME]

WITNESS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We, the undersigned witnesses, hereby acknowledge that the above-named Principal has signed this Power of Attorney in our presence on the date stated above.

Witness 1:

[WITNESS 1 FULL NAME]

[DATE]

Witness 2:

[WITNESS 2 FULL NAME]

[DATE]

NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

On this day of in the year , before me, a Notary Public in and for said County and 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.

Witness my hand and official seal.

[NOTARY PUBLIC'S NAME]

My Commission Expires: