Laws
- Statutes – Illinois Power of Attorney Act (§§ 45/1-1 — 45/4-12)
- Authority (755 ILCS 45/3-4) – An agent under a power of attorney may act on behalf of the principal and exercise limited (special) authority as expressly granted by the agreement. Note that authority under a power of attorney is limited to the specific authorization in the power, and no agent shall act outside of the principal’s designations.
- Signing Requirements (755 ILCS 45/3-3): One witness and a notary public.