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A Texas Power of Attorney Form permits a person to appoint a representative known as an agent, to manage their affairs. In many cases, these representations deal with finances or healthcare. Designations may be restricted in time or for the duration of the principal's life. To make any power of attorney form legitimate, it must be signed under the applicable State law.
Durable (statutory) Power of Attorney – By completing this form, it will be possible to designate someone to make financial decisions for you. When this form is filled out, it will take effect the moment the person becomes incapacitated and it will remain in effect indefinitely.
Requirements for signing: (§ 751.0021): Notarization is needed.
General (Financial) Power of Attorney – With this document, an individual can authorize a relative or friend to handle financial matters on his or her behalf. As opposed to the durable POA, these documents become invalid if the "principal" becomes incapacitated.
Document Signature Requirements (§ 751.0021): Notary public is required.
Limited Power of Attorney – With this document, someone requiring temporary or limited representation, appoints someone to represent them for the duration of the assignment.
Signature requirements: No specific law, but at least two witnesses and a notary.
Medical Power of Attorney – With this document, a patient can designate someone to work with their doctors regarding medical decisions if he or she is unable to do so themselves.
Requirements for signing: (§ 751.0021)There must be two witnesses and a notary.
Living Will - A living will is a legal document that allows the declarant to outline thier end-of-life treatment preferences for loved ones and medical professionals. It covers things like IV fluids, the kind of medicine to be used, artificial feeding, etc. It should be signed and submitted to the healthcare facility beforehand so preparations can be made and advice given to the principal.
Advance Directive - The advance directive takes elements from the living will and medical power of attorney. It allows the principal to put their instructions in writing and appoint an agent. The agent will enforce those instructions and handle any issues or situations not mentioned by the written directions the principal provided.
Minor Child Power of Attorney – With this document, an individual can delegate authority to another to assume temporary custody and make decisions regarding school and medical on behalf of their minor children when they are away.
There are no specific requirements for signing. However, it is recommended that the document be signed by three; the caregiver, the witnesses,(2) and a notary public.
Real Estate Power of Attorney – Using the services of an agent or attorney-in-fact to manage and/or sell a property. The document can be downloaded as Adobe PDF or as MS Word
Signing Requirements: Notarization required or at least two witnesses.
Power of Attorney Revocation Form – By completing this document, you can revoke an existing power of attorney.
This document can be downloaded as an Adobe PDF or as MS Word. There are no specific requirements for signing. In any case, a notary public should be present when the principal signs.
Vehicle Power of Attorney (Form VTR-271) – With this document, an individual can designate someone to represent them before the Texas Department of Transportation regarding the registration and titling of vehicles.
The document can be downloaded as an Adobe PDF or MS Word. Notary acknowledgment and two witnesses are required for signatures.