Illinois Durable Power of Attorney Form

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Illinois Durable Power of Attorney Form

An Illinois durable power of attorney is a legal form that allows individuals to appoint a financial representative to act on their behalf. Unlike other power of attorney forms, a durable POA doesn’t expire if the principal suffers a condition or injury resulting in their incapacitation.

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An Illinois durable power of attorney is a legal form that allows individuals to appoint a financial representative to act on their behalf. Unlike other power of attorney forms, a durable POA doesn’t expire if the principal suffers a condition or injury resulting in their incapacitation.

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Signing Requirements

Illinois law requires a power of attorney to be notarized and signed by at least one witness who is none of the following[1]:

  • The attending physician, mental health provider, or any of their relatives
  • Anyone who owns or operates, or is related to someone who owns or operates, a healthcare facility where the principal receives care or resides
  • A relative of the principal
  • The agent, successor agent, or any of their relatives

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Sources

  1. 755 ILCS 45/3-3.6