Vermont Minor (Child) Power of Attorney Form

Vermont minor (child) power of attorney is used by a parent or guardian who is absent or ill to appoint a temporary caregiver for their child. This form enables the parent/guardians to grant the attorney-in-fact the power to take on either all parenting responsibilities or just the tasks specified in the document.

Vermont Minor (Child) Power of Attorney Form

Vermont minor (child) power of attorney is used by a parent or guardian who is absent or ill to appoint a temporary caregiver for their child. This form enables the parent/guardians to grant the attorney-in-fact the power to take on either all parenting responsibilities or just the tasks specified in the document.

Last updated June 19th, 2024

Vermont minor (child) power of attorney is used by a parent or guardian who is absent or ill to appoint a temporary caregiver for their child. This form enables the parent/guardians to grant the attorney-in-fact the power to take on either all parenting responsibilities or just the tasks specified in the document.

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Signing Requirements

There are no specific state statutes for minor powers of attorney, but the signatures of the parent/guardian and attorney-in-fact should be notarized.[1]

Sample

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VERMONT MINOR CHILD POWER OF ATTORNEY

1. For the Minor named [CHILD’S NAME], born on [MM/DD/YYYY] (hereinafter known as the “Minor”), I, [PARENT’S NAME], the Parent or Court Appointed Guardian with a street address of [PARENT’S ADDRESS],

And I, [CO-PARENT’S NAME], the Parent or Court Appointed Guardian with a street address of [CO-PARENT’S ADDRESS],

2. Hereby appoint [ATTORNEY-IN-FACT’S NAME] as the Attorney-in-Fact for the Minor who is their [RELATION TO CHILD] with a street address of [ATTORNEY-IN-FACT’S ADDRESS] (hereinafter referred to as the “Attorney-in-Fact”).

3. I/We delegate to the Attorney-in-Fact the authority to [DESCRIBE AUTHORITY].

4. This power of attorney document shall commence on [MM/DD/YYYY] and end on:

A. [INITIAL] [MM/DD/YYYY].
B. [INITIAL] – In the event of my disability (incapacitation).
C. [INITIAL] – In the event of my death.

This document can be terminated at any time by completing a revocation or by creating a new minor power of attorney form.

5. This power of attorney shall be governed under the laws in the State of Delaware and terminates any prior written form.

Parent/Guardian Signature: _______________ Date: _______
Print Name: _______________

Parent/Guardian Signature: _______________ Date: _______
Print Name: _______________

ACCEPTANCE BY ATTORNEY-IN-FACT

The undersigned Attorney-in-Fact acknowledges and executes this Power of Attorney, and by such execution does hereby affirm that I: (A) accept the appointment; (B) understand the duties under the Power of Attorney and under the law.

Attorney-in-fact Signature: _______________________ Date: ______________
Print Name: _______________________

NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT

State of Delaware
County of _______________, ss.

On _______, before me appeared _______________, as the Parent(s)/Court Appointed Guardian(s) who proved to me through government-issued photo identification to be the above-named person(s), who in my presence executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged that (s)he executed the same as his/her free act and deed.

Notary Signature: _______________
Print Name: _______________
My Commission Expires: _______ (Notary Seal)

Sources

  1. § 4005