Missouri Minor (Child) Power of Attorney Form

A Missouri minor (child) power of attorney enables parents and legal guardians “to choose another person to temporarily assume parenting duties on their behalf. This trusted individual, referred to as the “attorney-in-fact,” will be granted all parental powers regarding the minor child’s care and custody unless the document states otherwise.

Missouri Minor (Child) Power of Attorney Form

A Missouri minor (child) power of attorney enables parents and legal guardians “to choose another person to temporarily assume parenting duties on their behalf. This trusted individual, referred to as the “attorney-in-fact,” will be granted all parental powers regarding the minor child’s care and custody unless the document states otherwise.

Last updated June 27th, 2024

A Missouri minor (child) power of attorney enables parents and legal guardians “to choose another person to temporarily assume parenting duties on their behalf. This trusted individual, referred to as the “attorney-in-fact,” will be granted all parental powers regarding the minor child’s care and custody unless the document states otherwise.

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Laws

Signing Requirements – The parent or guardian’s signature must be witnessed by a notary public.[1]
Expiration – The power of attorney will expire after one year unless the parent or guardian is on active military duty.[2]

Sample

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MISSOURI MINOR CHILD POWER OF ATTORNEY

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

And I, [CO-PARENT / GUARDIAN NAME], the ☐ Parent or ☐ Court Appointed Guardian with a street address of [STREET ADDRESS],

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

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

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.

5. This power of attorney shall be governed under the laws in the State of Missouri 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 ______________
______________ County, ss

On ______________ (mm/dd/yyyy), before me appeared _______________________ (Parent/Guardian Name), 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 Public Signature: _______________________ Date: ______________
Print Name: _______________________
My Commission Expires: _______________________
(Notary Seal)