Personal

Power of Attorney

A general or special power of attorney authorising someone to act for you.

Preview of the format

GENERAL POWER OF ATTORNEY

This Power of Attorney is made on ______ at ______ by ______ (the "Principal") in favour of ______ (the "Attorney").

The Principal appoints the Attorney as the Principal's lawful attorney to do the following acts in the name and on behalf of the Principal:

______

Terms

1. The Principal agrees to ratify and confirm all lawful acts done by the Attorney under this authority.

2. The Attorney shall act in good faith and in the Principal's interest, and shall account for all dealings.

3. This authority continues until revoked in writing by the Principal.

4. The Principal may revoke this Power of Attorney at any time by written notice to the Attorney.

This Power of Attorney should be executed on stamp paper of the required value, and registered or notarised where the law requires, especially if it concerns immovable property.

Principal: ______

Attorney (accepting): ______

Witness 1

Witness 2

What the guided wizard asks

Principal and attorney: Principal (the person granting power), Attorney (the person receiving power)
Powers: Type of power of attorney, Powers being granted, Property or matter it relates to (optional), Duration, Place, Date

Before you use it

Templates are general formats and may need changes for your situation. Stamp duty, notarisation and registration rules vary by state. For a draft reviewed by a professional, use the guided option.