Missouri power of attorney forms allows a person (“principal”) to choose an agent to handle their personal and business affairs while they are alive. Depending on the type, the agent will have control over financial, medical, tax-related, vehicle, or other decisions making responsibilities. The agent will have the same power as if the principal was acting on their behalf. A power of attorney form is valid to be used by the agent after being signed under the State requirements.
Types (9)
Durable Power of Attorney – Used by an individual to select someone else to handle their financial affairs and remains valid if they should become incapacitated.
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Signing Requirements (§ 404.705(3)): Notary public.
General Power of Attorney – This type is used for general financial powers but you may not want to use it for long-term planning as it becomes void upon an incapacitating event.
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Signing Requirements: Notary public.
Limited (Special) Power of Attorney – A limited form is used for specific and limited circumstances.
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Signing Requirements: Notary public.
Health Care Power of Attorney – This type is used to appoint someone to handle your healthcare needs when you are unable to do so. It is useful if there is someone you trust empowered to make decisions on your behalf in the event you are in an accident.
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Signing Requirements: Two (2) witnesses and a notary public.
Minor Child Power of Attorney – You can use this in the event you need someone to be empowered when taking care of your children to make educational and health decisions on their behalf.
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Signing Requirements (§ 475.604): Notary public.
Revocation of Power of Attorney – This is used to cancel or terminate a POA that you may have previously entered into.
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Signing Requirements: Notary public.
Real Estate Power of Attorney – Use to allow another person to handle the closing or day-to-day operations of real property.
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Signing Requirements (§ 442.360): Notary public.
Tax Power of Attorney Form 2878 – This form is used when you wish to appoint a tax professional to handle your filings and obtain information on your behalf.
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Signing Requirements: Principal only.
Vehicle Power of Attorney – You can use this when you to seek to have another handle your titling and registration of your vehicle.
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Signing Requirements: Notary public.