Minnesota Guardian of Minor (Child) Power of Attorney Form

Maximum Term: [1] Temporary Custodian: The first to occur: 24 months or death of the parent. Standby Custodian: No statutory limit.
Signing Requirements: Must be signed before two witnesses (18 years or older) and the witnesses must sign. [2]

A Minnesota guardian of minor (child) power of attorney form is a document that parents can use if they anticipate being away from their children for a period of time and need a trusted friend or relative to have the legal authority to make decisions related to the children in that period.