Illinois General Power of Attorney Form

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Illinois General Power of Attorney Form

An Illinois general power of attorney is a legal document that enables a person to choose a third party to handle their finances. The principal (document preparer) can specify the parameters of the agent’s authority and when those powers come into effect. This non-durable power of attorney terminates upon the principal’s incapacitation.

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An Illinois general power of attorney is a legal document that enables a person to choose a third party to handle their finances. The principal (document preparer) can specify the parameters of the agent’s authority and when those powers come into effect. This non-durable power of attorney terminates upon the principal’s incapacitation.

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Signing Requirements

Notary acknowledgment and the signature of at least one witness are required on the power of attorney. The witness may not be[1]:

  • The attending physician or mental service provider.
  • The agent or successor agent.
  • Anyone who owns or runs a healthcare facility where the principal lives or receives treatment.
  • A relative of the principal or a relative of any party mentioned above.

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Sources

  1. 755 ILCS 45/3-3(b)