New York Power of Attorney Forms (10)

A New York power of attorney is a legal instrument that grants authority to act on behalf of another person’s business or private affairs. The document is executed by a “principal” who will select an “agent” or “attorney-in-fact” to represent them in matters such as health care decisions, real estate management, motor vehicle registration, tax filing, and childcare.

New York Power of Attorney Forms (10)

A New York power of attorney is a legal instrument that grants authority to act on behalf of another person’s business or private affairs. The document is executed by a “principal” who will select an “agent” or “attorney-in-fact” to represent them in matters such as health care decisions, real estate management, motor vehicle registration, tax filing, and childcare.

Last updated July 25th, 2024

A New York power of attorney is a legal instrument that grants authority to act on behalf of another person’s business or private affairs. The document is executed by a “principal” who will select an “agent” or “attorney-in-fact” to represent them in matters such as health care decisions, real estate management, motor vehicle registration, tax filing, and childcare.

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Advance Directive – Allows an individual to select a health care proxy and specify treatment preferences in the event they are unable to communicate due to illness or incapacitation.

 

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Durable Power of Attorney – Allows an agent to act on behalf of another individual and make financial decisions on their behalf. The authority will not be revoked if the individual becomes incapacitated.

 

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General (non-durable) Power of Attorney – Appoints an agent to handle the financial interests of the drafting individual (“principal”). The granted authorities will terminate if the principal becomes incapacitated.

 

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Limited Power of Attorney – Individuals use this to select an agent and give them authority over specific tasks or areas.

 

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Living Will – This allows an individual to establish health care provisions for end-of-life scenarios.

 

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Medical Power of Attorney – A document that appoints an agent to convey the principal’s medical preferences when he or she is incapacitated.

 

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Motor Vehicle (DMV) Power of Attorney – Enables an agent to handle vehicle-related transactions such as registration, transfer of title, and licensing on behalf of the owner.

 

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Minor (Child) Power of Attorney – Grants parental rights to an agent for a temporary period. The agent receives permission to make decisions that would typically require the permission of a parent or legal guardian.

 

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Real Estate Power of Attorney – Property owners may use this document to authorize another party to perform real estate transactions on their behalf.

 

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Tax (POA-1) Power of Attorney – For taxpayers who wish to have another party represent them in matters involving personal income and business tax.

 

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