General power of attorney form california 2025

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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the general power of attorney form in the editor.
  2. Begin by entering your name and address at the top of the form. This identifies you as the principal granting authority.
  3. Next, appoint your agent by filling in their name and address. This person will act on your behalf.
  4. Review the list of powers granted to your agent. Initial next to each power you wish to grant, or initial line (N) for all powers.
  5. If you have any special instructions limiting or extending your agent's powers, write them in the designated section.
  6. Ensure that you date and sign the document. Remember, it must be acknowledged before a notary public or signed by two witnesses.

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Signing requirements California law requires you to sign your POA in front of a notary public or two witnesses. The agent of your POA cannot be one of the witnesses. Additionally, the witnesses cannot be related to you by blood, marriage, or adoption.
Agents and conservators may make decisions that conflict with your values and preferences, leading to a loss of autonomy in critical matters such as healthcare, finances, and property management. Without proper checks and balances, this can leave you vulnerable to manipulation and undue influence.
A power of attorney cannot override a living will if the principal created this while they were of sound mind and fully comprehended their decisions. The only exception is if the patient includes a condition in the living will that allows a proxys decision to override theirs.
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