Free Parental Power of Attorney Template
Parental Power of Attorney
I. Appointment of Agent
I, [YOUR NAME], residing at [YOUR COMPANY ADDRESS], 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 all matters concerning the care and welfare of my child, [CHILD'S NAME], born on [CHILD'S DATE OF BIRTH], during my absence due to circumstances such as travel, illness, or military deployment.
II. Powers Grant to the Agent
The Agent shall have the following powers and responsibilities:
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Medical Decisions: The authority to consent to medical, dental, and surgical treatment for the child, including but not limited to routine check-ups, emergency procedures, and administration of medication.
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Educational Matters: The authority to make decisions regarding the child's education, including enrollment in schools, participation in extracurricular activities, and granting permissions related to educational trips.
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Financial Transactions: The authority to manage the child's financial affairs, including accessing bank accounts, paying bills, and making investments on behalf of the child.
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Routine Care: The authority to provide for the child's day-to-day needs, including but not limited to meals, clothing, shelter, and transportation.
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Legal Representation: The authority to represent the child in legal matters, including signing documents, initiating legal proceedings, and appearing in court on behalf of the child.
III. Remedy or Penalty Clause
In the event of any dispute arising regarding the exercise of powers granted herein, any party may seek resolution through mediation. If mediation fails, the matter shall be resolved through arbitration by the laws of [STATE/COUNTRY] where this Power of Attorney is executed.
IV. Duration of Power of Attorney
This Power of Attorney shall remain in effect from the date of execution until [END DATE OR EVENT] unless earlier revoked in writing by me.
V. Signature Section
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this [DATE].
[YOUR NAME]
[AGENT'S NAME]
Witness Acknowledgement
We, the undersigned witnesses, certify that the foregoing instrument was signed and acknowledged before us this [DATE], by [YOUR NAME].
Witness 1:
[WITNESS 1'S NAME]
Witness 2:
[WITNESS 2'S NAME]
Notary Acknowledgement
State of [STATE], County of [COUNTY],
On this [DATE], before I appeared [YOUR NAME], known to me (or proved to me based on satisfactory evidence) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she executed the same in his/her authorized capacity and that by his/her signature on the instrument, the person, or entity upon behalf of which the person acted, executed the instrument.
[NOTARY PUBLIC'S NAME]
My Commission Expires: [EXPIRATION DATE OF COMMISSION]
