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Oklahoma Springing Power of Attorney

An Oklahoma springing power of attorney is a legal instrument used by an individual (the principal) to grant another person (an agent) the authority to manage specified parts of the principal's affairs if the principal becomes physically or mentally unable to do so on their own behalf.

Updated June 28, 2024

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Permitted in Oklahoma?

Yes, a power of attorney may be written so that it only becomes effective on a specific date or when a specified future event happens.[1]

Signing Requirements

A power of attorney must be signed by the principal or by another individual at the direction of the principal before a notary public.[2]

“Incapacity” Definition

“Incapacity” means inability of an individual to manage property or business affairs because the individual:
(A) has an impairment in the ability to receive and evaluate information or make or communicate decisions even with the use of technological assistance; or
(B) is:
(i) missing;
(ii) detained, including incarcerated in a penal system; or
(iii) outside the United States and unable to return.[3]