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Georgia Durable (Statutory) Power of Attorney Form

A Georgia durable statutory power of attorney form is a document used to delegate a principal's legal authority to another person regarding their financial affairs. The recipient of this authority is often referred to as an "agent" or "attorney-in-fact".
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Updated March 03, 2025

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Signing Requirements

The principal is required to authorize in the presence of one witness and a notary public.[1]

Laws

Definition of “Durable”

“Durable” means not terminated by the principal’s incapacity.[2]

Definition of “Power of Attorney”

“Power of attorney” means a writing or other record that grants authority to a person to act in the place of an individual, whether or not such term is used.[3]

Statutory Form

The Georgia Code contains a statutory form for a durable power of attorney at § 10-6B-70.

Sources

  1. § 10-6B-5
  2. § 10-6B-2(2)
  3. § 10-6B-2(7)