An Oregon power of attorney permits an agent to represent an individual to make decisions regarding their property, health care, finances, and minor children. Some “durable” powers of attorney are designed to remain valid while the individual (“principal”) is mentally incapacitated, while “non-durable” forms expire once the capacity to make competent decisions is lost.
Oregon Power of Attorney Forms (8)
An Oregon power of attorney permits an agent to represent an individual to make decisions regarding their property, health care, finances, and minor children. Some “durable” powers of attorney are designed to remain valid while the individual (“principal”) is mentally incapacitated, while “non-durable” forms expire once the capacity to make competent decisions is lost.
An Oregon power of attorney permits an agent to represent an individual to make decisions regarding their property, health care, finances, and minor children. Some “durable” powers of attorney are designed to remain valid while the individual (“principal”) is mentally incapacitated, while “non-durable” forms expire once the capacity to make competent decisions is lost.
Durable Power of Attorney – Transfers financial powers to an agent that remain in effect during the incapacity or physical disability of the principal.
General (non-durable) Power of Attorney – Provides an agent with financial powers that remain in effect until the principal loses their mental capacity or the document is revoked.
Limited Power of Attorney – Allows an agent to perform specific transactions for a principal. The agent’s powers are either limited in scope or duration of validity.
Real Estate Power of Attorney – Authorizes an agent to represent the principal and conduct real estate transactions, such as buying, selling, leasing, and managing property.