Power of Attorney
A financial power of attorney for U.S. use, appointing an agent (attorney-in-fact) to act on your behalf. Choose a general or limited (special) power, make it durable (survives incapacity) or non-durable, set when it takes effect (immediate or springing), grant specific authority areas, name a successor agent, and include statutory execution/notary blocks. Not for health-care decisions.
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What you'll be asked
01Principal (you)
Your full legal name (Principal) · Your address
02Agent
Agent (attorney-in-fact) full name · Agent address · Name a successor agent (acts if the first cannot)? · Successor agent full name · Successor agent address · If you name more than one current agent, they act · Second co-agent full name · Second co-agent address
03Scope & Powers
Type of power · Specific acts the agent may perform · Authority areas to grant (general power) · Include authority over real estate? · Allow the agent to make gifts on your behalf? · Grant "hot powers" (change beneficiary designations, create/change rights of survivorship, create or amend trusts)?
04Timing & Durability
Should the power survive your incapacity (durable)? · When does it take effect? · Incapacity is established by · Expiration · Expiration date
05Execution
Is the agent compensated? · Date of signing · Include a notary acknowledgment block? · Number of witness signature lines · Governing state
Frequently asked questions
Is this Power of Attorney valid under U.S. law?
Yes. This document is drafted for U.S. law and adapts to your situation from your answers. It is still a template — for anything high-stakes, have it checked by a qualified professional.
Do I need a lawyer or an account?
No. Answer 26 guided questions, pay once, and download instantly. No account, no subscription.
How long does it take?
About 5 minutes. The questionnaire has 26 questions and the document is assembled as you go.
What formats do I get?
PDF and Word (.docx), downloadable immediately after payment.
Can I edit it afterwards?
Yes. The Word file is fully editable, and you can re-run the questionnaire to generate a new version.