Vermont Minor Child Power of Attorney Form

The Vermont Minor Child Power of Attorney is a document used to set in motion the issuing of choice parental controls to another for a limited period. The contractual permittance is a standard authorization utilized under circumstances where a child’s parent or parents cannot be present to conduct one or numerous actions required for the child’s welfare.

Last updated September 21st, 2024

Laws

Statute – Powers of Attorney (14 V.S.A. § 3501 – 14 V.S.A. § 3516) and Guardianship (14 V.S.A. § 2601 – 14 V.S.A. § 3098)

Definition – “Child” means an individual who is under 18 years of age and who is the subject of a petition for guardianship filed pursuant to section 2623 of this title (14 V.S.A. § 2622(1)).

Signing Requirements – Confirmation of finalization by the form’s endorsement must be witnessed by a professional notary.