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The Maine Power of Attorney assists individuals with the conveyance of personal powers from one party to another. The person bestowing the authority, known as the “Principal”, will have to determine which type of POA is best suited for their needs. Several versions of the document offer varying powers, such as those dedicated to financial, healthcare, and parental affairs.

Last updated September 21st, 2024

The Maine Power of Attorney assists individuals with the conveyance of personal powers from one party to another. The person bestowing the authority, known as the “Principal”, will have to determine which type of POA is best suited for their needs. Several versions of the document offer varying powers, such as those dedicated to financial, healthcare, and parental affairs.

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Once a form has been selected, the executor will need to fill it in with the requested data and sign it as instructed by law. After completion, the individual who was granted the authority, known as the “Agent” or “Attorney-in-Fact”, will have the ability to function on the principal’s behalf in regard to the tasks they were delegated.

By Type (9)

Advance Directive (Medical POA & Living Will) – The official form used to clarify your wishes regarding healthcare at the time of incapacity.

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Signing Requirements: Acknowledgment of Two (2) Witnesses (§ 5-803(2))

 


Durable (Financial) Power of Attorney – The go-to document for those who would like to grant another individual access to certain financial elements of their life. “Durable” is the legal vernacular used to express the instrument’s ability to remain active past the point of the principal’s incapacity.

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Signing Requirements: Acknowledgment of Notary Public (§ 5-905(1))

 


General (Financial) Power of Attorney – Gives another individual the right to act in the place of the principal for assignments related to the granting party’s finances, property, debts, etc. This document will no longer be valid if the principal loses their cognitive ability.

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Signing Requirements: Acknowledgment of Notary Public (§ 5-905(1))

 


Limited (Special) Power of Attorney – A written instrument that can be adapted to the needs of its executor by allowing them to insert their own description of the powers that they wish to convey.

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Signing Requirements: Acknowledgment of Notary Public (§ 5-905(1))

 


Minor Child Power of Attorney – Parents/Guardians of a child may use this form to temporarily grant an agent the ability to act in their place regarding certain elements of the minor’s life (education, healthcare, dental treatment, etc.)

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Signing Requirements: Acknowledgment of Notary Public (§ 5-905(1))

 


Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney – Authorizes a third-party individual to accomplish vehicle-related transactions in the name of the automobile’s owner or purchaser.

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Signing Requirements: Acknowledgment of Notary Public (§ 5-905(1))

 


Real Estate Power of Attorney – Conveys powers related to real property, allowing individuals to appoint a representative to handle certain affairs on their behalf.

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Signing Requirements: Acknowledgment of Notary Public (§ 5-905(1))

 


Revocation of Power of Attorney – Individuals who are involved in an existing POA may terminate the document at any time by fulfilling the obligations of this written instrument.

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Signing Requirements:
Acknowledgment of Two (2) Witnesses and/or Notary Public Recommended

 


Tax Power of Attorney – Delegates tax powers to an attorney-in-fact so that they may efficiently manage such affairs on the principal’s behalf.

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Signing Requirements: Necessitates the signatures of the taxpayer(s) and their representative(s).

 

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