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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the power attorney form in the editor.
  2. In Part 1, designate your agent by filling in their name, address, and contact information. If applicable, also provide details for alternate agents.
  3. Specify your agent's authority. You can choose to limit their powers if desired. Ensure you clearly state any limitations in the provided space.
  4. Indicate when your agent's authority becomes effective. You can choose for it to take effect immediately or only when you are deemed unable to make decisions.
  5. In Part 2, express your wishes regarding end-of-life decisions and artificial nutrition and hydration by marking the appropriate boxes.
  6. Designate your primary physician in Part 3 by providing their name and contact information.
  7. Finally, sign and date the form at the end. Consider having two witnesses sign as well for added validity.

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The best people to appoint as attorneys should be: Someone you trust will make decisions in your best interests with your past and present wishes in mind.
For most people, the best option is to have a general durable power of attorney because it gives your agent broad powers that will remain in effect if you lose the ability to handle your own finances. An attorney can customize a general POA to limit powers even moreor add powers, Berkley says.
Obtain a power of attorney form from your state The easiest way to ensure your POA aligns with state requirements is to download a statutory form from your states official government website. Many states provide sample or downloadable power of attorney forms designed to comply with state-specific laws.

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We recommend that you contact a legal advisor for guidance in obtaining and executing a power of attorney. Your legal advisor can prepare a power of attorney document that covers a broad range of assets and transactions and can be presented at multiple financial institutions.
How to make a lasting power of attorney Choose your attorney (you can have more than one). Fill in the forms to appoint them as an attorney. Register your LPA with the Office of the Public Guardian (this will take 8 to 10 weeks if there are no mistakes in the application).

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