Minor (Child) Power of Attorney – Executed by a child’s parents to transfer parental rights and obligations to a trusted representative. Motor Vehicle (Form RT-5) Power of Attorney – Can be used to allow an elected agent to handle a vehicle transfer, registration, or other related tasks. Signing requirements: ( 755 ILCS 45/4-5.1): One (1) witness Medical Power of Attorney – A power of attorney form that appoints an agent to represent the principal’s interests regarding health care. Signing requirements ( 755 ILCS 35/3(b)): Two (2) witnesses Living Will – This document allows a person to convey their wishes regarding end-of-life treatments, medications, and procedures. Signing requirements ( 755 ILCS 45/3-3(b)): One (1) witness and Notary Public This type of form is temporary and restricted in its scope. Limited Power of Attorney – Used to authorize an attorney-in-fact to handle one or a few specific tasks (typically of a financial nature) for the principal. General (non-durable) Power of Attorney – Grants certain financial powers to an agent does not endure should the principal be unable to make decisions for themselves. Signing requirements ( 755 ILCS 45/3-3(b)): Notary Public and one (1) witness Signing requirements ( 755 ILCS 35/3(b), 755 ILCS 45/4-5.1): One (1) witness for Medical POA two (2) witnesses for Living Willĭurable Power of Attorney – Used to designate an agent to manage the principal’s financial affairs does not terminate if the principal becomes incapacitated.ĭownload: Adobe PDF, MS Word (.docx), OpenDocument

By Type (10)Īdvance Directive – An advance directive form combines a living will (set of instructions for health care professionals) and a medical power of attorney (designates an agent to make health care decisions for the principal). The list below includes forms that cover financial affairs, medical decisions, tax returns, vehicle and property transactions, and guardianship over minors. Some of these powers of attorney give an agent power over very critical and sensitive aspects of the principal’s life. Illinois power of attorney forms are designed to transfer certain authorities to a representative, also known as an “agent” or “attorney-in-fact.” The principal (person who executed the document) would be wise to appoint an agent who they trust and who will be capable of performing the duties as set forth in the POA document.

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