Galveston County Power of Attorney
GALVESTON COUNTY POWER OF ATTORNEY
This Power of Attorney is established on this day of [Date], by [Your Name], herein referred to as the Principal, a resident of Galveston County, Texas, hereby appoints [Agent's Full Name], herein referred to as the Agent or Attorney-in-Fact, to act in the Principal's place and stead in any lawful way for the following initialed subjects:
I. Roles/Responsibilities
A. Financial Management:
The Agent shall have the authority to handle all financial matters on behalf of the Principal. This includes, but is not limited to, operating bank accounts, investing, buying or selling real estate, managing property, and handling transactions.
B. Health Care Decisions:
The Agent is granted the power to make health care decisions on the Principal's behalf, including the power to consent to giving, withholding, or stopping medical treatments, services, or diagnostic procedures.
C. Legal Matters:
The Agent shall represent the Principal in all legal proceedings, including but not limited to court cases, negotiations, and settlements. The Agent is also authorized to execute and deliver any document on behalf of the Principal.
D. Estate Management:
The Agent is empowered to act on the Principal's behalf in matters relating to the Principal's estate, including executing wills, trusts, and other estate planning documents as required.
E. Business Operations:
The Agent shall have the authority to manage the business affairs of the Principal. This includes making decisions, signing documents, and undertaking any legal actions necessary for the continued operation of the business.
II. Term
This Power of Attorney shall become effective on the date signed by the Principal and shall continue until it is revoked or terminated. It may be revoked by the Principal at any time, provided the Principal is of sound mind and capable of making such a decision, or upon the death of the Principal.
III. Revocation
The Principal may revoke this Power of Attorney at any time by providing written notice to the Agent. This revocation will be effective immediately upon the Agent's receipt of said notice unless specified otherwise. It is the Principal's responsibility to notify financial institutions and any other entities that may be affected by this revocation.
IV. Governing Law
This Power of Attorney shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of Texas, without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule. Any disputes arising out of or related to this document shall be resolved in the courts of Galveston County, Texas.
V. Signatures
In witness whereof, the Principal has signed this Power of Attorney on the date first above written.
Principal:
[Your Name]
Agent:
[AGENT'S NAME]
Witness Acknowledgement
We, the undersigned witnesses, hereby acknowledge that the above-named Principal has signed this Galveston County Power of Attorney in our presence on the date stated above.
Witness 1:
[WITNESS 1 FULL NAME]
Witness 2:
[WITNESS 2 FULL NAME]
Notary Acknowledgement
State of Texas, County of Galveston
On this day of , [Year], before me, a Notary Public, personally appeared [Your Name] and [Agent's Full Name], known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the persons whose names are subscribed to the within the instrument and acknowledged that they executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
In witness whereof, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
[NOTARY PUBLIC'S NAME]
My Commission Expires:
