Free Northern Ireland Power of Attorney Template
Northern Ireland Power of Attorney
I. Appointment of Attorney
I, [Your Name], residing at [Your Address], hereby appoint [Agent's Name], residing at [Agent's Address], as my attorney to act on my behalf about the matters specified herein.
II. Grant of Authority
I grant my attorney the power to act on my behalf and make decisions regarding the following matters:
-
Financial Matters
-
Managing my bank accounts, including making deposits, withdrawals, and transfers.
-
Paying bills, taxes, and other financial obligations on my behalf.
-
Investing or selling assets on my behalf, including stocks, bonds, and real estate.
-
Accessing safe deposit boxes and managing contents.
-
Applying for government benefits or entitlements.
-
-
Property Matters
-
Buying, selling, or leasing real estate property on my behalf.
-
Managing rental properties, including collecting rent and handling maintenance issues.
-
Signing contracts related to property transactions.
-
Making decisions and renovations or improvements to the property.
-
-
Healthcare Matters
-
Making details about medical treatment options and procedures.
-
Consulting with healthcare providers and consenting to or refusing medical treatments.
-
Accessing my medical records and communicating with healthcare professionals.
-
Making decisions about long-term care facilities or arrangements.
-
-
Legal Matters
-
Initiating or defending legal actions on my behalf.
-
Signing legal documents, contracts, or agreements.
-
Representing me in legal proceedings or negotiations.
-
Accessing and managing my legal documents and records.
-
-
Personal Matters
-
Making decisions about my welfare and lifestyle, including diet, dress, and recreation.
-
Arranging for personal care services or assistance as needed.
-
Making decisions about my residence, including moving to a different location if necessary.
-
Communicating with family members, friends, and caregivers on my behalf.
-
III. Scope and Limitations
My attorney's authority shall include the powers specified above, and any limitations on their authority are as follows:
-
Financial Matters
-
The attorney is authorized to manage my bank accounts and financial affairs within the parameters of prudent financial management practices.
-
The attorney must not engage in speculative investments or high-risk financial transactions without prior consultation with a financial advisor or family member.
-
-
Property Matters
-
The attorney may only buy or sell real estate property on my behalf with the approval of a family member or a solicitor.
-
The attorney must maintain accurate records of property transactions and provide regular updates to me or my designated representative.
-
-
Healthcare Matters
-
The attorney is empowered to make decisions about medical treatment options, but must always prioritize my best interests and consult with healthcare professionals when making significant medical decisions.
-
The attorney must not consent to any experimental or invasive medical procedures without obtaining a second medical opinion unless urgent medical circumstances dictate otherwise.
-
-
Legal Matters
-
The attorney may only initiate or defend legal actions on my behalf with the prior approval of a solicitor or a trusted family member.
-
The attorney must keep me informed of any legal proceedings or negotiations and seek my input when making decisions that may have significant legal implications.
-
-
Personal Matters
-
The attorney is authorized to make decisions about my welfare and lifestyle, but must always respect my preferences and wishes.
-
The attorney must consult with me or my designated representative before making any major decisions about my residence or personal care arrangements.
-
IV. Duration
-
Durable Power of Attorney
-
This Power of Attorney shall remain in effect even if I become incapacitated or unable to make decisions for myself.
-
It will continue until revoked by me or upon my death.
-
-
Limited Duration Power of Attorney
-
This Power of Attorney is valid for a specified period or until a particular event occurs, as follows:
-
This Power of Attorney is valid for two years from the date of execution.
-
This Power of Attorney shall terminate upon my recovery from a specific medical condition.
-
-
-
Limited Scope Power of Attorney
-
This Power of Attorney grants authority only for specific matters or within defined limitations, as outlined in the document.
-
The attorney's authority is restricted to the powers explicitly stated herein, and no additional powers are granted beyond those specified.
-
-
Revocation
-
Regardless of the duration or scope specified above, I reserve the right to revoke this Power of Attorney at any time by providing written notice to my attorney. Any such revocation shall be effective upon receipt by my attorney.
-
V. Signatures
I have signed this Power of Attorney on [Date], in the presence of the following witnesses:
Principal:
[Your Name]
Agent:
[Agent's Name]
WITNESS ACKNOWLEDGMENT
We, [Witness 1 Name], residing at [Witness 1 Address], [Witness 2 Name], residing at [Witness 2 Address] in the Province of [Province/Territory], Canada, hereby acknowledge that [Your Name] has signed and executed this Power of Attorney in my presence on [Date].
[Witness 1 Name]
[Date]
[Witness 2 Name]
[Date]
NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT
On this Date, 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 he/she executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
Witness my hand and official seal.
[Notary Public's Name]
My Commission Expires: