Mississippi Minor (Child) Power of Attorney Form

Mississippi minor (child) power of attorney is used when a parent/legal guardian needs to delegate their parental authority to another person. This individual, or “attorney-in-fact,” will have all parental powers regarding the care and custody of the minor named in the document unless otherwise stated.

Mississippi Minor (Child) Power of Attorney Form

Mississippi minor (child) power of attorney is used when a parent/legal guardian needs to delegate their parental authority to another person. This individual, or “attorney-in-fact,” will have all parental powers regarding the care and custody of the minor named in the document unless otherwise stated.

Last updated June 26th, 2024

Mississippi minor (child) power of attorney is used when a parent/legal guardian needs to delegate their parental authority to another person. This individual, or “attorney-in-fact,” will have all parental powers regarding the care and custody of the minor named in the document unless otherwise stated.

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Laws

Signing Requirements – A notary public must acknowledge the parent or guardian’s signature.[1]
ExpirationWith the exception of situations where a parent is on active military duty, the power of attorney will expire automatically after one year.[2]
Recording – The form must be submitted in the youth court in the county where the minor child or children reside at the time of completion.[3]

Sample

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MISSISSIPPI 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 Mississippi 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 Signature: _______________   Date: ____________
Print Name: _______________
My Commission Expires: _______ (Notary Seal)