Delaware Durable Power of Attorney Form

A Delaware durable power of attorney is a document that an individual can use to authorize an agent to handle their financial affairs. The form usually allows the agent to engage in activities like buying or selling assets, signing contracts, and paying bills on behalf of the principal. Once signed, the POA remains effective even if the principal cannot make decisions due to incapacitation.

Delaware Durable Power of Attorney Form

A Delaware durable power of attorney is a document that an individual can use to authorize an agent to handle their financial affairs. The form usually allows the agent to engage in activities like buying or selling assets, signing contracts, and paying bills on behalf of the principal. Once signed, the POA remains effective even if the principal cannot make decisions due to incapacitation.

Last updated April 22nd, 2024

A Delaware durable power of attorney is a document that an individual can use to authorize an agent to handle their financial affairs. The form usually allows the agent to engage in activities like buying or selling assets, signing contracts, and paying bills on behalf of the principal. Once signed, the POA remains effective even if the principal cannot make decisions due to incapacitation.

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Signing Requirements

A power of attorney must be signed in the presence of a notary public and one adult witness who is neither related to the principal nor entitled to inherit their estate.[1]

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Legal Definition

“Durable,” with respect to a power of attorney, means not terminated by the principal’s incapacity, and satisfying the requirements set forth in § 49A-104 of this title.[2]