Free West Virginia Power of Attorney Template
WEST VIRGINIA POWER OF ATTORNEY
This Power of Attorney ("POA") is executed this day of [Date], by [YOUR NAME], residing at [YOUR COMPANY Address], herein referred to as the "Principal", appointing [Agent's Name], residing at [Agent's Address], as the Principal's lawful attorney-in-fact ("Agent") to manage affairs as detailed below. This document is governed by the laws of the State of West Virginia.
I. Grant of Powers
The Principal hereby appoints the Agent with full authority to act on the Principal's behalf, to perform any act, make any decision, and execute any document which the Principal could do if personally present and acting, specifically including, but not limited to, the following roles and responsibilities:
a. Financial Management:
To conduct any forms of banking transactions, access safety deposit boxes, manage investment accounts, buy or sell real estate and personal property, and handle all tax-related matters.
b. Healthcare Decisions:
To make any decisions regarding the Principal's healthcare, including the power to consent to or refuse medical treatment, access medical records, and decide on the Principal's residence for healthcare purposes.
c. Legal Affairs:
To represent the Principal in all legal proceedings, initiate or defend actions in court, hire legal counsel, and settle claims.
d. Estate Planning and Administration:
To engage in estate planning, create or amend trusts, and transfer assets into any trust the Principal may have established.
e. Business Operations:
To operate, manage, and make decisions concerning any business interests the Principal owns, including entering into contracts, hiring employees, and conducting transactions.
II. Duration
This Power of Attorney shall commence on the date first above written and shall remain in full force and effect until [End Date or Condition], unless sooner revoked by the Principal in writing.
III. Third Party Reliance
Third parties may rely upon the representations of the Agent as to all matters relating to any power granted to the Agent, and no person who may act in reliance upon the representation of the Agent or the authority granted by this Power of Attorney shall incur any liability to the Principal or the Principal's estate as a result of permitting the Agent to exercise any power.
IV. Revocation
The Principal may revoke this Power of Attorney at any time by providing written notice to the Agent.
V. Signature Section
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have executed this West Virginia Power of Attorney on [DATE].
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:
