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MISSOURI POWER OF ATTORNEY

This Power of Attorney is made and entered into this the [EFFECTIVE DATE], by [YOUR NAME], with an address of [YOUR COMPANY ADDRESS], in the State of Missouri, (hereafter referred to as "Principal"), and appoints [AGENT NAME], of [AGENT ADDRESS], Missouri, as (Attorney-in-fact "Agent"), all of whom hereby accept the appointment and agree to act and fulfill the responsibilities according to this document.

I. Scope of Authority

The Principal does hereby give and grant unto the appointed Agent, his/her authority, powers, rights, and privileges in and concerning the affairs of the Principal to the extent permitted by law, to take necessary actions as the Principal might or could do if personally present.

II. Effective Date and Duration

This Power of Attorney shall be effective immediately upon its execution and shall remain in effect until terminated by the Principal or by operation of law.

III. 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 of the Principal.

  • The Principal maintains the authority to revoke this Power of Attorney at any given moment, which necessitates written notification to the Agent.

  • In the event of the Principal's demise, this Power of Attorney automatically ceases to be valid.

  • Termination of this Power of Attorney can be initiated either through written notice from the Principal or by the Principal's death, which renders it null and void.

IV. Specific Powers

The Agent is authorized to undertake any actions necessary to manage the following specific powers on behalf of the Principal:

  1. Financial Management: This includes but is not limited to banking transactions, managing investments, paying bills, and conducting real estate transactions.

  2. Legal Affairs: This includes representing the Principal in legal matters, signing legal documents, and engaging in litigation if necessary.

  3. Healthcare Matters: This includes making medical decisions, accessing medical records, and consenting to medical treatment on behalf of the Principal.

V. Incapacity Provisions

If the Principal becomes incapacitated or unable to make decisions, this Power of Attorney shall remain in effect unless revoked by the Principal. The Agent shall continue to act in the best interests of the Principal and manage their affairs accordingly.

  1. Continuity of Authority: Should the Principal become incapacitated, this Power of Attorney persists unless specifically revoked, ensuring seamless management of their affairs.

  1. Agent's Duty: Even in the event of the Principal's incapacity, the Agent is obligated to prioritize the Principal's best interests and diligently handle their affairs.

  1. Revocability Clause: This document only ceases to be effective if expressly revoked by the Principal, ensuring that the Agent's authority endures in the face of incapacity.

VI. Governing Law

The power of attorney that is being referred to in this context will be regulated under and governed by the laws that are put into place by the State of Missouri.

VII. Miscellaneous Provisions

  1. Indemnification: The Agent shall not be liable for any actions taken in good faith under this Power of Attorney.

  2. Successors: If the Agent is unable or unwilling to serve, the Principal reserves the right to appoint a successor Agent.

  3. Severability: If any provision of this Power of Attorney is deemed invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

VIII. ACCEPTANCE OF APPOINTMENT

Acknowledgment of Principal

This Power of Attorney shall be effective immediately upon my signature and shall remain valid until my explicit and written revocation.

[YOUR NAME]

[DATE]

Acceptance of Agent

I, [ATTORNEY'S NAME], acknowledge that I have read and understood the terms and responsibilities outlined in this Power of Attorney document. I accept the appointment as Agent and agree to act under the instructions and limitations provided herein.

[ATTORNEY'S 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:           

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