Sample General Power of Attorney
Sample General Power of Attorney
Prepared by: [YOUR NAME]
Email: [YOUR EMAIL]
In an increasingly complex world, having a reliable representative to handle your legal affairs can provide peace of mind. This Sample General Power of Attorney document is designed to empower a trusted agent to act on your behalf in legal matters, ensuring your interests are safeguarded even when you cannot attend to them yourself.
I. Declaration
I, Johann Harvey, residing in San Francisco, CA 94102, hereby designate Sigmund Corwin, residing in Seattle, WA 98101, as my attorney-in-fact to act in my name, place, and stead in all legal matters.
II. Powers Granted
The agent shall have the following powers:
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To initiate or defend legal actions on my behalf.
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To sign and execute contracts as necessary.
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To represent me in any administrative or legal proceedings before governmental bodies.
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To hire and consult with legal counsel as deemed necessary.
III. Limitations
The powers granted herein do not include the authority to:
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Make decisions regarding my healthcare.
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Amend or revoke this Power of Attorney without my consent.
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Engage in any illegal activities.
IV. Effective Date
This General Power of Attorney shall become effective on January 1, 2050, and shall remain in effect until revoked by me in writing.
V. Revocation
This Power of Attorney may be revoked by me at any time by providing written notice to the agent.
VI. Signatures
Principal
Date: January 1, 2050
Agent
Date: January 1, 2050
VII. Notary Acknowledgment
On this January 1, 2050, before me, a Notary Public, personally appeared Johann Harvey and Sigmund Corwin, who are known to me or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the persons whose names are subscribed to the within instrument, and acknowledged to me that they executed the same in their authorized capacities.
Witness my hand and official seal.
Notary Public
My Commission Expires: January 1, 2055