Power of Attorney Forms

Make an Enduring Power of Attorney with this package of forms for the Province of British Columbia.

The package contains the following items:

• Making an Enduring Power of Attorney for British Columbia, which explains what a Power of Attorney is, how the document should be filled out and signed, and what the risks are in appointing an attorney to handle your affairs,
• Enduring Power of Attorney form,
• Statutory Declaration of Attorney for Land Titles form, required by the BC Land Title Office to allow your attorney to deal with your real estate property,
• Statutory Declaration for Evidence of Authority of Alternate Attorney..

This 10-page British Columbia Enduring Power of Attorney Forms Package is available in MS Word format, and is easy to use and understand.

Cancel your Power of Attorney with this Revocation of Power of Attorney form for BC residents.

• So long as you have mental capacity and can understand the impact of what you are doing, you have the right to cancel an existing Power of Attorney at any time, and revoke the powers you gave to your agent (attorney).
• Once you have signed the form, give a copy of it to the attorney.
• You should also give a copy to any banks, financial institutions, medical facilities, etc. that had a copy of your original Power of Attorney.
• The form should be signed in front of a witness, and includes an Affidavit of Attestation to be sworn by the witness.
• The British Columbia Revocation of Power of Attorney is a free downloadable legal form.

Appoint an agent to sign documents and obtain a mortgage loan for you with this California Durable Special Power of Attorney for Mortgage Loan Closing.

• This Power of Attorney gives your attorney-in-fact the power and authority to execute all the necessary documents and to grant the lender a mortgage over property that you own.
• The Power of Attorney is durable, which means it will stay in effect even if you were to be declared incapable of handling your affairs.
• This is a specific Power of Attorney, because it only gives your attorney-in-fact the power to act for you with respect to the mortgage loan, and not for any other purpose.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used only in the State of California.

Under California law, you must notify your attorney-in-fact in writing that you are revoking his/her authority. You can do that with this Revocation of Power of Attorney form.

• You can revoke your Power of Attorney at any time, so long as you are mentally competent.
• You should give a copy of the signed Revocation form to your attorney-in-fact, and to every third party (such as your bank) who has a copy of the Power of Attorney on file.
• If you don't notify them in writing, neither your attorney-in-fact nor the third party can be held legally liable for relying on the Power of Attorney.
• This form is provided in MS Word format.
• Intended for use only in the State of California.

California residents, prepare a Uniform Statutory Power of Attorney with this easy-to-use template.

• The form is in accordance with the Uniform Statutory Form Power of Attorney Act (Calif. Probate Code Section 4401).
• This Power of Attorney takes effect immediately upon signing unless you specify otherwise.
• You have the option to grant your attorney-in-fact the power to deal with a number of matters for you, including:
  • your real estate property,
  • banking and financial transactions,
  • stocks and bonds,
  • personal property,
  • insurance,
  • pension and employment benefits,
  • tax and legal matters,
  • your business affairs and operations.
• This Power of Attorney does NOT give your attorney-in-fact the authority to make your health care or medical decisions. You will need to use an Advance Health Care Directive for that purpose.
• Available in MS Word format, easy to fill in and print. No need to buy additional copies - you and your spouse or partner can each prepare a Power of Attorney with this form.
• Intended to be used only in the State of California.

Have you been appointed as an attorney under a New Zealand Enduring Power of Attorney?

• From time to time you may need to give proof that the Power of Attorney is still valid.
• Use this free Certificate of Non-Revocation and Non-Suspension of Enduring Power of Attorney form as evidence of its validity.
• Just complete and sign it according to the directions and provide it to the party requesting proof that your appointment has not been revoked.
• This is a free downloadable form available from the New Zealand Ministry of Justice.

Prepare a Certificate of Witness to Donor's Signature on Enduring Power of Attorney with this free form for New Zealand.

• This form must be completed by the person who witnesses the signature of the person making the Power of Attorney.
• The witness must be one of the persons set out in Section 94A(7) of the Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act 1988.
• The form is available as a free downloadable MS Word document.

Cancel an existing Power of Attorney with this free Colorado Revocation of Power of Attorney form.

• So long as you are mentally capable, you have the right to cancel your Power of Attorney at any time, and revoke the powers you gave to your attorney-in-fact.
• Sign the form and give a copy of it to the attorney-in-fact and to any banks or other parties that your attorney may have dealt with on your behalf.
• This free form is provided in MS Word format.
• Intended for use only in the State of Colorado.

Appoint someone you trust to manage your property and finances with this Colorado Statutory Form Power of Attorney under the Uniform Power of Attorney Act.

• You can choose to give the person you name as your attorney-in-fact (agent) the power to deal with any or all of the following matters:
  • real estate,
  • personal property,
  • stocks and bonds,
  • commodities and options,
  • banking and financial transactions,
  • business operations,
  • insurance and annuities,
  • estates, trusts, and beneficial interests,
  • lawsuits and legal matters,
  • personal and family maintenance,
  • benefits from government, military or civil service programs,
  • retirement benefits, and/or
  • tax matters.
• You can also put restrictions on your agent's authority with respect to specific matters (such as creating, changing or revoking a trust).
• The form contains an optional section where you can nominate someone to serve as conservator of your estate or guardian of your person.
• This Power of Attorney DOES NOT give your agent the authority to make health care or other medical decisions for you. That will require a Medical Durable Power of Attorney.
• Available in MS Word format. More than one person in your household can use the form to create their Power of Attorney. No need to purchase more copies.
• Intended to be used only in the State of Colorado.

Illness or injury can happen to any of us at any time. Plan for such eventualities with this combined Continuing and Welfare Power of Attorney for Scotland.

• This form combines a Continuing Power of Attorney with a Welfare Power of Attorney. You can download it, fill it in, sign it and register it. Instructions and information are included on how to complete and register the form.
• The Continuing Power of Attorney lets you name someone you trust to deal with your property and financial affairs when you are unable to do so, whether due to absence or incapacity. It comes into effect at your discretion - it can be effective immediately, or at a date you specify, or only if you become incapable of handling your own affairs.
• The Welfare Power of Attorney gives you an opportunity to name someone to deal with your personal welfare matters when you are unable to do so because you have been incapacitated, whether due to illness, injury or age. It only becomes effective if you are declared incapable.
• You can name the same person in both capacities, if you wish.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used only in Scotland.