Durable Power Of Attorney Template

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This sample Durable Power of Attorney document is for illustrative purposes only. Actual language and provisions may differ based on specific circumstances and legal requirements.

Durable Power of Attorney Sample

Parties:

Principal: Michael Johnson
Address: 789 Maple Street, Springfield, IL 62704

Agent/Attorney-in-Fact: Sarah Williams
Address: 101 Oak Avenue, Springfield, IL 62705

Authority Granted:

The Principal hereby grants the Agent the authority to act on their behalf in managing financial matters, including banking, real estate transactions, and legal affairs, in accordance with the terms specified in this document.

Effective Date:

This power of attorney shall become effective on __________________ and shall remain in effect until revoked by the Principal in writing or upon the occurrence of the following event: __________________.

Limitations and Special Instructions:

The Agent’s authority shall be limited to the following specific actions: __________________. The Agent shall not have authority to __________________ unless otherwise specified.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Principal has executed this Durable Power of Attorney on this ____ day of __________, 20__.

State of _____________
County of _____________

Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me on this ____ day of __________, 20__ by Michael Johnson, proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) who appeared before me.