Missouri Power of Attorney Forms can be used in a number of different circumstances or situations. Each type of form has a different purpose, but they all basically do the same thing. Namely, they allow you to appoint someone else to stand in your place as if he or she were you. They can be used in discreet temporary situations or they can be used for long-term planning purposes. They can be used for health care, children, taxes, and vehicles as well as for general finances. In all cases, choosing the right person to represent your interests is vital.
Laws – Chapter 404, Sections 700-872
Types (9)
Durable Power of Attorney – This type is generally used for long-term planning purposes. It is typically used when someone wants to make sure that their finances will continue to be handled properly even if they have had some incapacitating event whereby you can no longer make your own decisions.
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Signing Requirements (§ 404.705): Notary acknowledgment
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 acknowledgment
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.
Download: Adobe PDF
Signing Requirements: Two (2) Witnesses and Notary acknowledgment
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 acknowledgment
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 acknowledgment
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 acknowledgment
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.
Download: Adobe PDF
Signing Requirements: Principal
Vehicle Power of Attorney – You can use this when you to seek to have another handle your titling and registration of your vehicle.
Download: Adobe PDF
Signing Requirements: Notary acknowledgment
