Free Will And Power of Attorney Template
Will and Power of Attorney
I, [Your Name], hereby appoint [Agent's Name], residing at [Agent's Address], as my attorney-in-fact (hereinafter referred to as "Agent") to act on my behalf in managing and handling my affairs as described herein.
I. Scope of Authority
The Agent shall have the authority to act on my behalf in all matters related to the management and distribution of my assets, including but not limited to real estate, financial accounts, investments, and personal property. This authority extends to making decisions regarding the care and support of any dependents under my guardianship.
II. Effective Date and Duration
This Power of Attorney shall become effective immediately upon my incapacity or disability and shall remain in effect until revoked by me or upon my death.
III.Agent's Duties and Responsibilities
The Agent shall act in my best interests and exercise due diligence and care in managing my affairs. The Agent shall keep accurate records of all transactions conducted on my behalf and provide periodic reports to my beneficiaries or their legal representatives.
IV. Revocation Clause
I reserve the right to revoke this Power of Attorney at any time, provided I am of sound mind. Any such revocation must be made in writing and delivered to the Agent.
V. Specific Powers
In addition to the general authority granted herein, the Agent shall have the specific powers to:
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Buy, sell, or manage real estate properties owned by me.
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Access and manage all financial accounts, including bank accounts, investment accounts, retirement funds, and insurance policies.
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Make healthcare decisions on my behalf, including consenting to medical treatments and accessing medical records.
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Apply for government benefits or entitlements on my behalf.
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Engage legal counsel or professionals as necessary to protect my interests.
VI. Remedy and Penalty Clause
If the Agent fails to fulfill their duties or breaches their fiduciary obligations, they shall be liable for any damages incurred as a result of such actions, including legal fees and expenses.
VII. Termination
This Power of Attorney shall terminate upon my death, the revocation of this document by me, or by operation of law.
VIII. Governing Law
This Power of Attorney shall be governed by the laws of [Your State/Country].
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned Principal and Agent have executed this Power of Attorney on [DATE].
Principal:
[Your Name]
Agent:
[Agent's Name]
WITNESS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We, the undersigned witnesses, hereby acknowledge that [Your Name] has signed this document in our presence.
Witness 1:
[WITNESS 1 NAME]
[Date]
Witness 2:
[WITNESS 2 NAME]
[Date]
NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
On this, day of in the year , before me, a Notary Public in and for said Country and State, personally appeared [Your Name], known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that they executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
Witness my hand and official seal.
[NOTARY PUBLIC'S NAME]
My Commission Expires: