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Minnesota Address -6- owledgment (Notary Public) _________________________________ Name typed, printed, or stamped This Document Prepared by: _____________________________________Name _______________________________________________ (name of Principal), who is personally known to me or who has produced ________________________________ as identification. _________________________________ Signature of person taking ackne of __________________________ ) ) ss County of ________________________ ) -5- The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _____ day of ____________________, ______ by ___________________ State: ___________________________________ BY ACCEPTING OR ACTING UNDER THE APPOINTMENT, THE AGENT ASSUMES THE FIDUCIARY AND OTHER LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF AN AGENT. Notary's Acknowledgment Stat______________________ State: ___________________________________ Witness Signature: ___________________________________ Name: ___________________________________ City: _______________________________e, the Principal appears to be of sound mind and does not appear to be under duress. Witness Signature: ___________________________________ Name: ___________________________________ City: ____________Signature of ("Principal") On this day ______________ (date) I declare that the Principal indicated that he understands the nature of this document and is signing it freely and voluntarily. Furthermor___________ (name of Principal) has executed this Durable Power of Attorney on ____________ (date) at ____________________ (city), __________________________ (state). ________________________________ ful misconduct, while acting under the authority of this Power of Attorney. I may revoke this Power of Attorney at any time by providing written notice to my Agent. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, _______________d harmless. Agent shall not be liable for losses resulting from judgment errors made in good faith. However, Agent will be liable for breach of fiduciary duty, failure to act in good faith and/or willttorney. If this Durable -4- Power of Attorney is terminated by operation of law, any person relying in good faith on the authority of this document, without notice of such termination, shall be hel third party until the third party has actual knowledge of the revocation. I agree to indemnify the third party for any claims that arise against the third party because of reliance on this power of a assets to be subject to a general power of appointment by my Agent. Any third party who receives a copy of this document may act under it. Revocation of the power of attorney is not effective as to a necessary to prevent (a) my income to be taxable to my Agent; (b) my Agent to have any rights or ownership with respect to any life insurance policies I may own on the life of my Agent; and/or (c) myr issuance of this power-ofattorney or as to the disposition of any proceeds paid to my Agent based on this document. The powers granted to my Agent by this power-of-attorney are limited to the extenthen the remaining unaffected parts of the document shall still remain in full force and effect and not be affected by any partial invalidity. No person needs to inquire as to the reasons for the use oe not intended to restrict or limit the definition or scope of powers granted herein in any manner. If any part of this document is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable under applicable law, t for all funds handled and all acts performed as my Agent. This Power of Attorney shall be construed as broadly as a General Power of Attorney. The listing of specific terms, rights, acts or powers arreasonable compensation for any services provided as my Agent If so requested by myself or any authorized personal representative or fiduciary acting on my behalf, my Agent shall provide an accountingly. My Agent shall be entitled to reimbursement of all reasonable expenses incurred as a result of carrying out any provision of this Power of Attorney. If desired, my Agent shall also be entitled to herein, "disability" or "incapacity" shall mean a lack of capacity to receive and evaluate information effectively, to communicate decisions, and/or to manage my financial resources and affairs properfect thereafter until my death. This Power of Attorney shall not terminate on my subsequent disability, incapacity or lack of mental competence (except as provided by any applicable statute). As used the rights, powers, and authority of my Agent shall become effective immediately upon execution of this instrument. The rights, powers, and authority of this document shall remain in full force and efent may not disclaim assets, to which I would be entitled, if the result is that the disclaimed assets pass directly or indirectly to my Agent or my Agent's estate. This Durable Power of Attorney and m any interest (subject to other provisions of this document), which might be transferred or distributed to me from any other person, estate, trust, or other entity, as may be appropriate. However, Agse whom I am legally obligated to support. 16. To transfer any of my assets to the trustee of any revocable trust created by me, if such trust exists at the time of such transfer. -3- 17. To disclair the creditors of my Agent's estate, or (c) use any of my assets to discharge any of my Agent's legal obligations, including any obligations of support which my Agent may owe to others, excluding thogent, my Agent's estate, my Agent's creditors, or the creditors of my Agent's estate, (b) exercise any powers of appointment I may hold in favor of my Agent, my Agent's estate, my Agent's creditors, ocalendar year. However, my Agent may not, unless specifically authorized by this document, (a) gift, appoint, assign or designate any of my assets, interests or rights, directly or indirectly, to my Atax annual exclusion, shall not exceed in value the federal gift tax annual exclusion amount in any one calendar year, and this annual right shall be non-cumulative and shall lapse at the end of each guardian or close friend of the minor or pursuant to the Uniform Gifts to Minors Act or the Uniform Transfers To Minors Act. Any gifts made shall be limited to gifts that qualify for the federal gift such gifts are a part of my estate planning or otherwise, and if necessary, to file any state and federal gift tax returns and documents. Gifts to minors may be made to the minor directly or parent, or settle any matter with such agency. 15. To make gifts and charitable contributions of my real, personal, tangible or intangible property, to such persons or organizations without regard to whethere and tax returns and necessary and/or related documents; to obtain or provide information to and from any agency, including governmental agencies, relating to tax matters and to negotiate, compromise 14. To prepare, or cause to be prepared, sign, and/or file any documents with any federal, state, local or other governmental body, including, but not limited to, federal, state, local or other incomfuture. 13. To employ any professional and/or business assistance as may be appropriate, including but not limited to, attorneys, accountants, investment professionals, brokers and real estate agents.ks, bonds, debentures, commodities, options or any other investments. 12. To maintain and/or operate any business that I currently own or have an interest in or may own or have an interest in, in the ny other person, including access to their contents, and to examine, remove, keep or otherwise dispose of the contents. 11. To exercise any and all rights, including proxy rights, with respect to stoc draft of the United States of America, including U.S. Treasury Securities. 10. To have access to any safe deposit box, vault or other storage area owned or leased by me alone or in conjunction with a, cashier checks, cash or vouchers payable to me by any person, firm, corporation or political entity; to perform any act necessary to deposit, -2- negotiate, sell or transfer any note, security, oruding, but not limited to, making deposits and withdrawals, negotiating or endorsing any checks or other instruments, obtaining bank statements, passbooks, drafts, warrants, money orders, certificatese accounts, retirement plan accounts, and other similar accounts with financial institutions; to conduct any business with any banking or financial institution with respect to any of my accounts, inclng Social Security benefits. 9. To open, maintain and/or close bank accounts, including, but not limited to, checking accounts, savings accounts, certificates of deposit, investment accounts, brokeragental benefits (including but not limited to, medical, military and social security benefits), and to appoint anyone, including my Agent, to act as my "Representative Payee" for the purpose of receivig, but not limited to, Social Security and Medicare; to prepare applications, provide information, and perform any other reasonable request by any government or its agencies in connection with governmeive, deposit, hold, demand, deal with and/or sue to recover all payments I receive from any annuity, pension, retirement benefits, retirement plans, insurance benefits and government program includince and annuity contracts, insurance policies, including life insurance upon my life or the life of any other appropriate person and to make any elections and disclaimers under such policies. 8. To recht to ask for, demand, sue for, collect, recover and receive all monies which may become due and owing to me by reason of such transaction. 7. To apply for, purchase, maintain and/or deal with insuranent or deed for such transactions. This includes the right to sell or encumber any homestead that I now own or may own in the future; the right to remove tenants and to recover possession; and the rigth all, any part or any interest in any real or personal property or asset whatsoever, tangible or intangible (now owned or acquired in the future by me) and to execute any necessary document, instrum or use. 6. To maintain, manage, insure, lease, rent, sell, mortgage, improve, repair, exchange, invest, reinvest and in any other manner (on such terms and at prices my Agent may deem proper) deal wind demands whatsoever, whether agreed to or disputed, now due or due in the future, owned by, due, owing payable, or belonging to, me or in which I have or may hereafter acquire any interest, to have,l sums of money, accounts, debts, bonds, commercial papers, checks, drafts, causes of action, bequests, deposits, notes, interests, dividends, certificates of deposit, any and all documents of title a amount or debt owed to me. 4. To adjust, compromise and settle any claim, against me or asserted on my behalf against any other person or entity. 5. To receive, hold, possess and/or invest any and aland obligations and such other instruments in writing of whatever kind and nature as may be. -1- 3. To request, ask, demand, sue and take any and all legal steps necessary to recover and collect anyvings and loan, brokers, mutual fund companies or other institutions, proofs of loss, evidences of debts, releases, and satisfaction of mortgages, lien, judgments, security agreements and other debts cuments, checks, drafts, letters of credit, stock certificates, proxies, warrants, commercial papers, withdrawal and deposit slips, certificates of deposit of, or investments with or through banks, saions, assignments, bills of sale or lading, bonds, contracts, covenants, conveyances, deeds, options, trust deeds, security agreements, leases, mortgages, notes, insurance policies, receipts, title donto binding contracts on my behalf and to sign, endorse and execute any written agreement and document necessary to enter into any such contract and/or agreement, including but not limited to applicatt's powers and authority shall include, but not be limited to: 1. To conduct, engage in, and transact any and all lawful business of whatever kind or nature, on my behalf and in my name. 2. To enter ieby ratify and confirm all acts that my Agent, or my Agent's substitute or substitutes, shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue of this power of attorney and the rights hereby granted. My Agenre in connection with or relating to any person, item, transaction, thing, business, property, real or personal, tangible or intangible, or matter whatsoever as I could do if personally present. I hery-in-fact for me and in my name, and in my behalf. My Agent shall have full power and authority to perform any act, power, duty, legal right or obligation whatsoever that I now have or may later acqui______________ do hereby make and appoint ________________________________________ ("Agent") maintaining an address at: _____________________________________________________ my true and lawful attorneHIS POWER OF ATTORNEY IF YOU LATER WISH TO DO SO. KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS: I, ____________________________________ ("Principal") maintaining an address at _________________________________UPON YOU. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THESE POWERS, OBTAIN COMPETENT LEGAL ADVICE. THIS DOCUMENT DOES NOT AUTHORIZE ANYONE TO MAKE MEDICAL AND OTHER HEALTH-CARE DECISIONS FOR YOU. YOU MAY REVOKE TRS ON YOUR BEHALF, INCLUDING THE POWER TO SELL, MORTGAGE OR DISPOSE OF YOUR PROPERTY. ANY SUCH ACTION UNDERTAKEN BY YOUR AGENT, WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THIS POWER OF ATTORNEY DOCUMENT, IS LEGALLY BINDING THIS DOCUMENT ARE BROAD AND SWEEPING. BEFORE SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT, CONSIDER ITS CONSEQUENCES. YOU ("GRANTOR") ARE PROVIDING ANOTHER PERSON ("AGENT") WITH THE POWER TO HANDLE BUSINESS AND LEGAL MATTEhe instructions included with the forms packages offered for sale, generally include state specific instructions. -2- DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY Effective Immediately (CAUTION): THE POWERS GRANTED BY Please note that this information is not intended as and is not a substitute for legal advice. Furthermore, this information is general information that is not state specific. Whenever appropriate, the Durable Power of Attorney to be recorded as a public record, if necessary. Although, some states don't require that a Durable Power of Attorney be witnessed, it is always a very good idea to do so.ire it, especially if the Agent will be dealing with any real property. Notarization will make it more difficult for any third party to challenge the validity of the Power of Attorney and will allow tment, will be legally binding upon the Grantor. The Grantor can revoke a Durable Power of Attorney at any time. A Durable Power of Attorney should always be notarized, even if your state does not requhe Agent should be a competent adult. A Power of Attorney is a "powerful" instrument and should be granted with care. Any action undertaken by the Agent, within the scope of the Power of Attorney docus not used here to mean "lawyer". The person acting as the Attorney-In-Fact for the Principal does not need to be a lawyer. Almost anyone can be appointed an Attorney-In-Fact by a power of attorney. Tpacitated. This particular Form becomes effective immediately and remains in full force and effect even if the Principal (i.e. the Grantor) later becomes incapacitated. Note that the word "attorney" intally" competent person (called the "Principal" or "Grantor") to authorize someone else (called the "Agent" or "Attorney-InFact") to act on his or her behalf, even if the Principal later becomes incahese forms is subject to the Disclaimers and Terms of Use found at findlegalforms.com -1- Information Durable Power of Attorney Effective Immediately A Durable Power of Attorney allows a natural "mearting point for you and should not be used without consulting with an attorney first. An Attorney should be consulted before negotiating any document with another party. [_] The purchase and use of t At the bottom of the document, indicate the name and address of the person who prepared it. [_] These forms are not intended and are not a substitute for legal advice. These forms should only be a sty careful in the selection of the Agent. The powers granted by this document are very broad and sweeping, as the Agent has the power to handle business and legal matters on the Principal's behalf. [_] access to the original document as needed. [_] The Principal should be careful in instructing the Agent (or attorney-in-fact) as to the tasks the Agent should complete. The Grantor should also be veresses should be adults. The Agent, the Agent's spouse or children, and the Notary should not be witnesses. [_] The Principal should keep the original document, as well as a copy. The Agent should havehe Durable Power of Attorney to be recorded as a public record, if necessary. [_] Although not always required, it is always a good idea to also have two witnesses sign the Power of Attorney. The witn Principal (i.e. the Grantor) becomes subsequently incapacitated. [_] The Principal (i.e. the person granting the power of Attorney) should sign the document before a Notary. Notarization will allow t Durable Power of Attorney Effective Immediately; (3) Durable Power of Attorney Effective Immediately [_] This Durable Power of Attorney becomes effective immediately and remains effective even if theInstructions & Checklist Durable Power of Attorney Effective Immediately [_] This package contains (1) Instructions & Checklist for Durable Power of Attorney Effective Immediately; (2) Information for MinnesotaMinnesota ________________________________ Signature of person taking acknowledgment (Notary Public) _________________________________ Name typed, printed, or stamped -5- his _____ day of ____________________, ______ by __________________________ (name of Principal), who is personally known to me or who has produced ________________________________ as identification. ________________________ State: ___________________________________ State of __________________________ ) ) ss County of ________________________ ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me t_ City: __________________________________ State: ___________________________________ Witness Signature: ___________________________________ Name: ___________________________________ City: _______________ (city), __________________________ (state). ________________________________ Signature of Principal Witness Signature: ___________________________________ Name: __________________________________acting under the authority of this Power of Attorney. I may revoke this Power of Attorney at any time by providing written notice to my Agent. Signed on ________________ (date), at ___________________l not be liable for losses resulting from judgment errors made in good faith. However, Agent will be liable for breach of fiduciary duty, failure to act in good faith and/or willful misconduct, while le Power of Attorney is terminated by operation of law, any person relying in good faith on the authority of this document, without notice of such termination, shall be held harmless. -4- Agent shal third party has actual knowledge of the revocation. I agree to indemnify the third party for any claims that arise against the third party because of reliance on this power of attorney. If this Durabto a general power of appointment by my Agent. Any third party who receives a copy of this document may act under it. Revocation of the power of attorney is not effective as to a third party until the(a) my income to be taxable to my Agent; (b) my Agent to have any rights or ownership with respect to any life insurance policies I may own on the life of my Agent; and/or (c) my assets to be subject er-ofattorney or as to the disposition of any proceeds paid to my Agent based on this document. The powers granted to my Agent by this power-of-attorney are limited to the extent necessary to prevent fected parts of the document shall still remain in full force and effect and not be affected by any partial invalidity. No person needs to inquire as to the reasons for the use or issuance of this powrict or limit the definition or scope of powers granted herein in any manner. If any part of this document is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable under applicable law, then the remaining unaf and all acts performed as my Agent. This Power of Attorney shall be construed as broadly as a General Power of Attorney. The listing of specific terms, rights, acts or powers are not intended to restn for any services provided as my Agent If so requested by myself or any authorized personal representative or fiduciary acting on my behalf, my Agent shall provide an accounting for all funds handledentitled to reimbursement of all reasonable expenses incurred as a result of carrying out any provision of this Power of Attorney. If desired, my Agent shall also be entitled to reasonable compensatioe and evaluate information effectively, to communicate decisions, and/or to manage my financial resources and affairs properly, as certified in writing by a licensed medical doctor. My Agent shall be on my subsequent disability, incapacity or lack of mental competence, except as provided by any applicable statute. As used herein, "disability" or "incapacity" shall mean a lack of capacity to receivin writing by a licensed medical doctor. The rights, powers, and authority of this document shall remain in full force and effect thereafter until my death. This Power of Attorney shall not terminate rectly or indirectly to my Agent or my Agent's estate. This Durable Power of Attorney and all rights and powers therein shall become effective upon my subsequent disability or incapacity as certified any other person, estate, trust, or other entity, as may be appropriate. However, Agent may not disclaim assets, to -3- which I would be entitled, if the result is that the disclaimed assets pass diust created by me, if such trust exists at the time of such transfer. 17. To disclaim any interest (subject to other provisions of this document), which might be transferred or distributed to me from ions, including any obligations of support which my Agent may owe to others, excluding those whom I am legally obligated to support. 16. To transfer any of my assets to the trustee of any revocable trof appointment I may hold in favor of my Agent, my Agent's estate, my Agent's creditors, or the creditors of my Agent's estate, or (c) use any of my assets to discharge any of my Agent's legal obligatassign or designate any of my assets, interests or rights, directly or indirectly, to my Agent, my Agent's estate, my Agent's creditors, or the creditors of my Agent's estate, (b) exercise any powers ar year, and this annual right shall be non-cumulative and shall lapse at the end of each calendar year. However, my Agent may not, unless specifically authorized by this document, (a) gift, appoint, To Minors Act. Any gifts made shall be limited to gifts that qualify for the federal gift tax annual exclusion, shall not exceed in value the federal gift tax annual exclusion amount in any one calendt tax returns and documents. Gifts to minors may be made to the minor directly or parent, guardian or close friend of the minor or pursuant to the Uniform Gifts to Minors Act or the Uniform Transfers angible or intangible property, to such persons or organizations without regard to whether such gifts are a part of my estate planning or otherwise, and if necessary, to file any state and federal gifncy, including governmental agencies, relating to tax matters and to negotiate, compromise or settle any matter with such agency. 15. To make gifts and charitable contributions of my real, personal, ther governmental body, including, but not limited to, federal, state, local or other income and tax returns and necessary and/or related documents; to obtain or provide information to and from any ageited to, attorneys, accountants, investment professionals, brokers and real estate agents. 14. To prepare, or cause to be prepared, sign, and/or file any documents with any federal, state, local or otess that I currently own or have an interest in or may own or have an interest in, in the future. 13. To employ any professional and/or business assistance as may be appropriate, including but not limcontents. 11. To exercise any and all rights, including proxy rights, with respect to stocks, bonds, debentures, commodities, options or any other investments. 12. To maintain and/or operate any businosit box, vault or other storage area owned or leased by me alone or in conjunction with any other person, including access to their contents, and to examine, remove, keep or otherwise dispose of the orm any act necessary to deposit, negotiate, sell or transfer any note, security, or draft of the United States of America, including U.S. Treasury Securities. -2- 10. To have access to any safe depuments, obtaining bank statements, passbooks, drafts, warrants, money orders, certificates, cashier checks, cash or vouchers payable to me by any person, firm, corporation or political entity; to perfusiness with any banking or financial institution with respect to any of my accounts, including, but not limited to, making deposits and withdrawals, negotiating or endorsing any checks or other instrhecking accounts, savings accounts, certificates of deposit, investment accounts, brokerage accounts, retirement plan accounts, and other similar accounts with financial institutions; to conduct any banyone, including my Agent, to act as my "Representative Payee" for the purpose of receiving Social Security benefits. 9. To open, maintain and/or close bank accounts, including, but not limited to, c any other reasonable request by any government or its agencies in connection with governmental benefits (including but not limited to, medical, military and social security benefits), and to appoint retirement benefits, retirement plans, insurance benefits and government program including, but not limited to, Social Security and Medicare; to prepare applications, provide information, and performppropriate person and to make any elections and disclaimers under such policies. 8. To receive, deposit, hold, demand, deal with and/or sue to recover all payments I receive from any annuity, pension,y reason of such transaction. 7. To apply for, purchase, maintain and/or deal with insurance and annuity contracts, insurance policies, including life insurance upon my life or the life of any other a may own in the future; the right to remove tenants and to recover possession; and the right to ask for, demand, sue for, collect, recover and receive all monies which may become due and owing to me b(now owned or acquired in the future by me) and to execute any necessary document, instrument or deed for such transactions. This includes the right to sell or encumber any homestead that I now own orest and in any other manner (on such terms and at prices my Agent may deem proper) deal with all, any part or any interest in any real or personal property or asset whatsoever, tangible or intangible le, or belonging to, me or in which I have or may hereafter acquire any interest, to have, or use. 6. To maintain, manage, insure, lease, rent, sell, mortgage, improve, repair, exchange, invest, reinvts, notes, interests, dividends, certificates of deposit, any and all documents of title and demands whatsoever, whether agreed to or disputed, now due or due in the future, owned by, due, owing payabst any other person or entity. -1- 5. To receive, hold, possess and/or invest any and all sums of money, accounts, debts, bonds, commercial papers, checks, drafts, causes of action, bequests, deposik, demand, sue and take any and all legal steps necessary to recover and collect any amount or debt owed to me. 4. To adjust, compromise and settle any claim, against me or asserted on my behalf againases, and satisfaction of mortgages, lien, judgments, security agreements and other debts and obligations and such other instruments in writing of whatever kind and nature as may be. 3. To request, asal and deposit slips, certificates of deposit of, or investments with or through banks, savings and loan, brokers, mutual fund companies or other institutions, proofs of loss, evidences of debts, releeds, security agreements, leases, mortgages, notes, insurance policies, receipts, title documents, checks, drafts, letters of credit, stock certificates, proxies, warrants, commercial papers, withdrawry to enter into any such contract and/or agreement, including but not limited to applications, assignments, bills of sale or lading, bonds, contracts, covenants, conveyances, deeds, options, trust deall lawful business of whatever kind or nature, on my behalf and in my name. 2. To enter into binding contracts on my behalf and to sign, endorse and execute any written agreement and document necessaause to be done by virtue of this power of attorney and the rights hereby granted. My Agent's powers and authority shall include, but not be limited to: 1. To conduct, engage in, and transact any and l, tangible or intangible, or matter whatsoever as I could do if personally present. I hereby ratify and confirm all acts that my Agent, or my Agent's substitute or substitutes, shall lawfully do or c act, power, duty, legal right or obligation whatsoever that I now have or may later acquire in connection with or relating to any person, item, transaction, thing, business, property, real or persona___________________________________ as my alternate or successor Agent, as necessary, to serve with the same powers, rights and discretions. My Agent shall have full power and authority to perform any-fact for me and in my name, and in my behalf. If the above named Agent is unable to serve for any reason, I appoint _____________________________________ maintaining an address at: ____________________________ do hereby make and appoint ________________________________________ ("Agent") maintaining an address at: _____________________________________________________ my true and lawful attorney-inLE POWER OF ATTORNEY Effective upon Disability KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS: I, ____________________________________ ("Principal") maintaining an address at _____________________________________revoke this power of attorney if you later wish to do so. AGENT: By accepting or acting under the appointment, the agent assumes the fiduciary and other legal responsibilities of an agent. -3- DURABbinding upon you. If you have any questions about these powers, obtain competent legal advice. This document does not authorize anyone to make medical and other health-care decisions for you. You may al matters on your behalf, including the power to sell, mortgage or dispose of your property. Any such action undertaken by your agent, within the scope of this power of attorney document, is legally of attorney document are broad and sweeping. Before signing this document, consider its consequences. You ("principal") are providing another person ("agent") with the power to handle business and legic. Whenever appropriate, the instructions included with the forms packages offered for sale, generally include state specific instructions. -2- CAUTION! PRINCIPAL: The Powers granted by this power any real estate in Florida. Please note that this information is not intended as and is not a substitute for legal advice. Furthermore, this information is general information that is not state specifcord, if necessary. Although, some states don't require that a Durable Power of Attorney be witnessed, it is always a very good idea to do so. Two witnesses are necessary, if the Agent will deal with eal property. Notarization will make it more difficult for any third party to challenge the validity of the Power of Attorney and will allow the Durable Power of Attorney to be recorded as a public reis unable to serve or continue to serve as the Agent. A Durable Power of Attorney should always be notarized, even if your state does not require it, especially if the Agent will be dealing with any r of Attorney takes effect only after the Principal becomes disabled or incompetent, an alternate Agent can be designated, at the time this Power of Attorney is signed, in the event the original Agent the Principal is incapacitated when the Power of Attorney goes into effect, or the Agent undertakes the acts. The Principal can revoke a Durable Power of Attorney at any time. Since this Durable Powernt and should be granted with care. Any action undertaken by the Agent, within the scope of the Power of Attorney document, will be legally binding upon the Principal. This is especially important if n acting as the attorney-in-fact for the Principal does not need to be a lawyer. Almost anyone can be appointed an attorney-in-fact by a power of attorney. A Power of Attorney is a "powerful" instrumecipal later becomes incapacitated. This particular Form becomes effective upon the disability or incapacity of the Principal. Note that the word "attorney" is not used here to mean "lawyer". The perso allows a natural "mentally competent " person (called the "Principal" or "Principal") to authorize someone else (called the "Agent" or "AttorneyIn-Fact") to act on his or her behalf, even if the Prinase and use of these forms, is subject to the Disclaimers and Terms of Use found at findlegalforms.com -1- Information Durable Power of Attorney Effective upon Disability A Durable Power of Attorneyhould only be a starting point for you and should not be used without consulting with an attorney first. An Attorney should be consulted before negotiating a document with another party. [_] The purchserve as the Agent. This section can be removed, deleted (and initialed) or the words "no one" can be entered. [_] These forms are not intended and are not a substitute for legal advice. These forms susiness and legal matters on the Principal's behalf. [_] This document offers the option of nominating an alternate Agent in the event that the first choice as Agent is unable to serve or continue to he Agent should complete. The Grantor should also be very careful in the selection of the Agent. The powers granted by this document are very broad and sweeping, as the Agent has the power to handle bginal document, as well as a copy. The Agent should have access to the original document as needed. [_] The Principal should be careful in instructing the Agent (or attorney-in-fact) as to the tasks t real estate in Florida. The witnesses should be adults. Generally, anyone related by blood or marriage to the Principal, Agent or Notary should not be a witness. [_] The Principal should keep the oriecord, if necessary. [_] Although not always required, it is always a good idea to also have two witnesses sign the Power of Attorney. Two witnesses are necessary if the Agent will be dealing with anyincipal. [_] The Principal (i.e. the person granting the Power of Attorney) should sign the document before a Notary. Notarization will allow the Durable Power of Attorney to be recorded as a public rtion for Durable Power of Attorney Effective upon Disability; (3) Durable Power of Attorney Effective upon Disability [_] This Durable Power of Attorney becomes effective upon the Disability of the PrInstructions & Checklist Durable Power of Attorney Effective upon Disability [_] This package contains (1) Instructions & Checklist for Durable Power of Attorney Effective upon Disability; (2) Informa MinnesotaMinnesota king acknowledgment (Notary Public) _________________________________ Name typed, printed, or stamped -5- ___________________ (name of Principal), who is personally known to me or who has produced ________________________________ as identification. _________________________________ Signature of person ta________ State of __________________________ ) ) ss County of ________________________ ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _____ day of ____________________, ______ by _________________________________ Witness Signature: ___________________________________ Name: ___________________________________ City: __________________________________ State: ________________________________________________ Signature of Principal Witness Signature: ___________________________________ Name: ___________________________________ City: __________________________________ State: _________evoke this Power of Attorney at any time by providing written notice to my Agent. Signed on ________________ (date), at _______________________ (city), __________________________ (state). ___________e in good faith. However, Agent will be liable for breach of fiduciary duty, failure to act in good faith and/or willful misconduct, while acting under the authority of this Power of Attorney. I may rerson relying in good faith on the authority of this document, without notice of such termination, shall be held harmless. -4- Agent shall not be liable for losses resulting from judgment errors madto indemnify the third party for any claims that arise against the third party because of reliance on this power of attorney. If this General Power of Attorney is terminated by operation of law, any py who receives a copy of this document may act under it. Revocation of the power of attorney is not effective as to a third party until the third party has actual knowledge of the revocation. I agree any rights or ownership with respect to any life insurance policies I may own on the life of my Agent; and/or (c) my assets to be subject to a general power of appointment by my Agent. Any third parto my Agent based on this document. The powers granted to my Agent by this power-of-attorney are limited to the extent necessary to prevent (a) my income to be taxable to my Agent; (b) my Agent to have and effect and not be affected by any partial invalidity. No person needs to inquire as to the reasons for the use or issuance of this power-ofattorney or as to the disposition of any proceeds paid tn in any manner. If any part of this document is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable under applicable law, then the remaining unaffected parts of the document shall still remain in full forcey shall be construed broadly as a General Power of Attorney. The listing of specific terms, rights, acts or powers are not intended to restrict or limit the definition or scope of powers granted herei myself or any authorized personal representative or fiduciary acting on my behalf, my Agent shall provide an accounting for all funds handled and all acts performed as my Agent. This Power of Attornered as a result of carrying out any provision of this Power of Attorney. If desired, my Agent shall also be entitled to reasonable compensation for any services provided as my Agent If so requested byd evaluate information effectively, to communicate decisions, and/or to manage my financial resources and affairs properly. My Agent shall be entitled to reimbursement of all reasonable expenses incur document shall remain in full force and effect thereafter until my death or until my disability or incapacity. As used herein, "disability" or "incapacity" shall mean a lack of capacity to receive an This General Power of Attorney and the rights, powers, and authority of my Agent shall become effective immediately upon execution of this instrument. The rights, powers, and -3- authority of this, as may be appropriate. However, Agent may not disclaim assets, to which I would be entitled, if the result is that the disclaimed assets pass directly or indirectly to my Agent or my Agent's estate.ime of such transfer. 17. To disclaim any interest (subject to other provisions of this document), which might be transferred or distributed to me from any other person, estate, trust, or other entity my Agent may owe to others, excluding those whom I am legally obligated to support. 16. To transfer any of my assets to the trustee of any revocable trust created by me, if such trust exists at the tmy Agent's estate, my Agent's creditors, or the creditors of my Agent's estate, or (c) use any of my assets to discharge any of my Agent's legal obligations, including any obligations of support whichor rights, directly or indirectly, to my Agent, my Agent's estate, my Agent's creditors, or the creditors of my Agent's estate, (b) exercise any powers of appointment I may hold in favor of my Agent, lative and shall lapse at the end of each calendar year. However, my Agent may not, unless specifically authorized by this document, (a) gift, appoint, assign or designate any of my assets, interests o gifts that qualify for the federal gift tax annual exclusion, shall not exceed in value the federal gift tax annual exclusion amount in any one calendar year, and this annual right shall be non-cumu be made to the minor directly or parent, guardian or close friend of the minor or pursuant to the Uniform Gifts to Minors Act or the Uniform Transfers To Minors Act. Any gifts made shall be limited tor organizations without regard to whether such gifts are a part of my estate planning or otherwise, and if necessary, to file any state and federal gift tax returns and documents. Gifts to minors mayo tax matters and to negotiate, compromise or settle any matter with such agency. 15. To make gifts and charitable contributions of my real, personal, tangible or intangible property, to such persons d to, federal, state, local or other income and tax returns and necessary and/or related documents; to obtain or provide information to and from any agency, including governmental agencies, relating tessionals, brokers and real estate agents. 14. To prepare, or cause to be prepared, sign, and/or file any documents with any federal, state, local or other governmental body, including, but not limiteor may own or have an interest in, in the future. 13. To employ any professional and/or business assistance as may be appropriate, including but not limited to, attorneys, accountants, investment profg proxy rights, with respect to stocks, bonds, debentures, commodities, options or any other investments. -2- 12. To maintain and/or operate any business that I currently own or have an interest in by me alone or in conjunction with any other person, including access to their contents, and to examine, remove, keep or otherwise dispose of the contents. 11. To exercise any and all rights, includinl or transfer any note, security, or draft of the United States of America, including U.S. Treasury Securities. 10. To have access to any safe deposit box, vault or other storage area owned or leased afts, warrants, money orders, certificates, cashier checks, cash or vouchers payable to me by any person, firm, corporation or political entity; to perform any act necessary to deposit, negotiate, seln with respect to any of my accounts, including, but not limited to, making deposits and withdrawals, negotiating or endorsing any checks or other instruments, obtaining bank statements, passbooks, dr of deposit, investment accounts, brokerage accounts, retirement plan accounts, and other similar accounts with financial institutions; to conduct any business with any banking or financial institutioentative Payee" for the purpose of receiving Social Security benefits. 9. To open, maintain and/or close bank accounts, including, but not limited to, checking accounts, savings accounts, certificatesor its agencies in connection with governmental benefits (including but not limited to, medical, military and social security benefits), and to appoint anyone, including my Agent, to act as my "Represe benefits and government program including, but not limited to, Social Security and Medicare; to prepare applications, provide information, and perform any other reasonable request by any government disclaimers under such policies. 8. To receive, deposit, hold, demand, deal with and/or sue to recover all payments I receive from any annuity, pension, retirement benefits, retirement plans, insurancurchase, maintain and/or deal with insurance and annuity contracts, insurance policies, including life insurance upon my life or the life of any other appropriate person and to make any elections and nts and to recover possession; and the right to ask for, demand, sue for, collect, recover and receive all monies which may become due and owing to me by reason of such transaction. 7. To apply for, pto execute any necessary document, instrument or deed for such transactions. This includes the right to sell or encumber any homestead that I now own or may own in the future; the right to remove tenat prices my Agent may deem proper) deal with all, any part or any interest in any real or personal property or asset whatsoever, tangible or intangible (now owned or acquired in the future by me) and y hereafter acquire any interest, to have, or use. 6. To maintain, manage, insure, lease, rent, sell, mortgage, improve, repair, exchange, invest, reinvest and in any other manner (on such terms and ait, any and all documents of title and demands whatsoever, whether agreed to or disputed, now due or due -1- in the future, owned by, due, owing payable, or belonging to, me or in which I have or mald, possess and/or invest any and all sums of money, accounts, debts, bonds, commercial papers, checks, drafts, causes of action, bequests, deposits, notes, interests, dividends, certificates of deposnecessary to recover and collect any amount or debt owed to me. 4. To adjust, compromise and settle any claim, against me or asserted on my behalf against any other person or entity. 5. To receive, hoents, security agreements and other debts and obligations and such other instruments in writing of whatever kind and nature as may be. 3. To request, ask, demand, sue and take any and all legal steps , or investments with or through banks, savings and loan, brokers, mutual fund companies or other institutions, proofs of loss, evidences of debts, releases, and satisfaction of mortgages, lien, judgmes, insurance policies, receipts, title documents, checks, drafts, letters of credit, stock certificates, proxies, warrants, commercial papers, withdrawal and deposit slips, certificates of deposit ofent, including but not limited to applications, assignments, bills of sale or lading, bonds, contracts, covenants, conveyances, deeds, options, trust deeds, security agreements, leases, mortgages, noton my behalf and in my name. 2. To enter into binding contracts on my behalf and to sign, endorse and execute any written agreement and document necessary to enter into any such contract and/or agreemney and the rights hereby granted. My Agent's powers and authority shall include, but not be limited to: 1. To conduct, engage in, and transact any and all lawful business of whatever kind or nature, as I could do if personally present. I hereby ratify and confirm all acts that my Agent, or my Agent's substitute or substitutes, shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue of this power of attortsoever that I now have or may later acquire in connection with or relating to any person, item, transaction, thing, business, property, real or personal, tangible or intangible, or matter whatsoever _______________ my true and lawful attorney-in-fact for me and in my name, and in my behalf. My Agent shall have full power and authority to perform any act, power, duty, legal right or obligation whadress at _______________________________________________ do hereby make and appoint ________________________________________ ("Agent") maintaining an address at: ______________________________________ the fiduciary and other legal responsibilities of an agent. -3- GENERAL POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS: I, ____________________________________ ("Principal") maintaining an adnyone to make medical and other health-care decisions for you. You may revoke this power of attorney if you later wish to do so. AGENT: By accepting or acting under the appointment, the agent assumesagent, within the scope of this power of attorney document, is legally binding upon you. If you have any questions about these powers, obtain competent legal advice. This document does not authorize ading another person ("agent") with the power to handle business and legal matters on your behalf, including the power to sell, mortgage or dispose of your property. Any such action undertaken by your structions. -2- CAUTION! PRINCIPAL: The Powers granted by this power of attorney document are broad and sweeping. Before signing this document, consider its consequences. You ("principal") are provirmore, this information is general information that is not state specific. Whenever appropriate, the instructions included with the forms packages offered for sale, generally include state specific inalforms.com as well), stays in effect even if the Grantor later becomes disabled or incapacitated. Please note that this information is not intended as and is not a substitute for legal advice. Furthestates don't require that a General Power of Attorney be witnessed, it is always a very good idea to do so. Another type of Power of Attorney, called a Durable Power of Attorneys (available at findlege it more difficult for any third party to challenge the validity of the Power of Attorney and will allow the General Power of Attorney to be recorded as a public record, if necessary. Although, some orney at any time. A General Power of Attorney should always be notarized, even if your state does not require it, especially if the Agent will be dealing with any real property. Notarization will makld be granted with care. Any action undertaken by the Agent, within the scope of the Power of Attorney document, will be legally binding upon the Grantor. The Grantor can revoke a General Power of Att does not need to be a lawyer. Almost anyone can be appointed an Attorney-In-Fact by a power of attorney. The Agent should be a competent adult. A Power of Attorney is a "powerful" instrument and shoueath of the Grantor or until the Grantor becomes disabled or incapacitated. Note that the word "attorney" is not used here to mean "lawyer". The person acting as the Attorney-In-Fact for the Principalpal" or "Grantor") to authorize someone else (called the "Agent" or "Attorney-InFact") to act on his or her behalf. This particular Form becomes effective immediately and remains effective until the dto the Disclaimers and Terms of Use found at findlegalforms.com -1- Information General Power of Attorney A General Power of Attorney allows a natural "mentally" competent person (called the "Princind should not be used without consulting with an attorney first. An Attorney should be consulted before negotiating any document with another party. [_] The purchase and use of these forms is subject power to handle business and legal matters on the Principal's behalf. [_] These forms are not intended and are not a substitute for legal advice. These forms should only be a starting point for you a as to the tasks the Agent should complete. The Grantor should also be very careful in the selection of the Agent. The powers granted by this document are very broad and sweeping, as the Agent has thehould keep the original document, as well as a copy. The Agent should have access to the original document as needed. [_] The Principal should be careful in instructing the Agent (or attorney-in-fact)g with any real estate in Florida. The witnesses should be adults. Generally, anyone related by blood or marriage to the Principal, the Agent or the Notary should not be a witness. [_] The Principal sa public record, if necessary. [_] Although not always required, it is always a good idea to also have two witnesses sign the Power of Attorney. Two witnesses are necessary if the Agent will be dealinncipal (i.e. the person granting the Power of Attorney; sometimes called the Grantor) should sign the document before a Notary. Notarization will allow the General Power of Attorney to be recorded as er of Attorney [_] This General Power of Attorney becomes effective immediately and remains effective until the death of the Grantor or until the Grantor becomes disabled or incapacitated. [_] The PriInstructions & Checklist General Power of Attorney [_] This package contains (1) Instructions & Checklist for General Power of Attorney; (2) Information for General Power of Attorney; (3) General Pow MinnesotaMinnesota ication. _________________________________ Signature of person taking acknowledgment (Notary Public) _________________________________ Name typed, printed, or stamped -4- efore me this _____ day of ____________________, ______ by __________________________ (name of Principal), who is personally known to me or who has produced ________________________________ as identific) _________________________________ Name typed, printed, or stamped -3- State of __________________________ ) ) ss County of ________________________ ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged bncipal), who is personally known to me or who has produced ________________________________ as identification. _________________________________ Signature of person taking acknowledgment (Notary Publ_____________ ) ) ss County of ________________________ ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _____ day of ____________________, ______ by __________________________ (name of Priess Signature: ___________________________________ Name: ___________________________________ City: __________________________________ State: ___________________________________ State of _____________re of Mother Witness Signature: ___________________________________ Name: ___________________________________ City: __________________________________ State: ___________________________________ Witn Signed on ________________ (date), at _______________________ (city), __________________________ (state). ________________________________ Signature of Father ________________________________ Signatument, without notice of such termination, shall be held harmless. -2- We may revoke this Power of Attorney before the expiration date at any time by providing written notice to the Attorney-in-Fact.arise against the third party because of reliance on this power of attorney. If this Power of Attorney is terminated by operation of law, any person relying in good faith on the authority of this docuer it. Revocation of the power of attorney is not effective as to a third party until the third party has actual knowledge of the revocation. We agree to indemnify the third party for any claims that e remaining unaffected parts of the document shall still remain in full force and effect and not be affected by any partial invalidity. Any third party who receives a copy of this document may act undonable expenses incurred as a result of carrying out any provision of this Power of Attorney. If any part of this document is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable under applicable law, then the hereby ratify and confirm all acts by the Attorney-in-Fact done by virtue of this power of attorney and the rights hereby granted. The Attorney-in-Fact shall be entitled to reimbursement of all reasation date"). By signing here, we indicate that we are fully informed as to the contents of this document and understand the full import of this grant of powers to the Attorney-in-Fact named herein. W to the marriage of our child/children; (iii) have the power to consent to the adoption of our child/children. This power of attorney shall be in effect from _______________ to _______________ ("expir other provisions in this Power of Attorney, Attorney-in-Fact shall not (i) have the authority to withhold or withdraw life sustaining procedures for any child/children; (ii) have the power to consentrformance of the powers granted by this document, including but not limited to consent forms, releases, waivers, insurance documents, claims, agreements, contracts and legal documents. Notwithstandingnsurance for our child/children and to make and file any medical or other type of claim against any health or other type of insurance company. 6. Endorse and execute any documents necessary for the pe child/children and to adjust, compromise and settle any claim, our child/children may have against any other person or entity. 5. Apply for, purchase, maintain and/or deal with any health and other inot limited to, provisions of living quarters, food, clothing, entertainment and other customary matters. -1- 4. Request, ask, demand, sue and take any and all legal steps necessary on behalf of our our child/children to participate in activities and events offered by any group, organization or educational facility. 3. Maintain the customary living standard of the child/children, including, but ducation of our child/children and to register and enroll our child/children in any educational programs, schools and extracurricular activities; review any school records of the child/children; allow our child/children. Health care shall include but not be limited to the administration of anesthesia, X-ray examination, performance of operations, diagnostic and other procedures. 2. Determine the ents of any medical records; execute any consent, release or waiver of liability required by medical, dental or other health authorities incident to the provision of medical, surgical or dental care tohealth care at any hospital or other institution; employ any physicians, dentists, nurses, or other person whose services may be needed for such health care; review and if necessary disclose the conteary or desirable for maintaining the health, education, and welfare of our above named child/children, including, but not limited to, the powers to: 1. Provide for, approve, authorize and decline any on __________ Name: _________________________________ born on __________ The above named Attorney-in-Fact shall have the power and authority to act entirely in loco parentis and to do all acts necess__________________ born on __________ Name: _________________________________ born on __________ Name: _________________________________ born on __________ Name: _________________________________ borngent and attorney-in-fact for us and in our name, and in our behalf to act as the guardian of our minor child/children: Name: _________________________________ born on __________ Name: _______________________ hereby make and appoint ________________________________________ ("Attorney-in-Fact") maintaining an address at: _____________________________________________________ as our true and lawful a________________________ ("Father") and ______________________________________ ("Mother"), jointly referred to as "Parents" or "Principals", maintaining an address at: ________________________________orney-in-Fact assumes the fiduciary and other legal responsibilities of an agent. -3- POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR THE CARE OF CHILDREN KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS: We ______________________________If you have any questions about these powers, obtain competent legal advice. You may revoke this power of attorney at any time. ATTORNEY-IN-FACT: By accepting or acting under the appointment, the Attrol the care, custody, health and welfare of your child/children. Any such action undertaken by the Attorney-in-Fact, within the scope of this power of attorney document, is legally binding upon you. f Children document are broad and sweeping. Before signing this document, consider its consequences. You ("Parents") are providing another person ("Attorney-in-Fact") with the power to handle and cont, the instructions included with the forms packages offered for sale, generally include state specific instructions. -2- CAUTION! PARENTS: The powers granted by this Power of Attorney for the Care oso. Please note that this information is not intended as and is not a substitute for legal advice. Furthermore, this information is general information that is not state specific. Whenever appropriatet more difficult for any third party to challenge the validity of the Power of Attorney. Although, some states don't require that a Power of Attorney be witnessed, it is always a very good idea to do ke the document at any time even before the expiration date. The Power of Attorney for the Care of Children should always be notarized, even if your state does not require it. Notarization will make in instructing the Attorney-in-Fact as to what the Attorney-in-Fact should do. Although the Power of Attorney for the Care of Children has a beginning and an "end/expiration" date, the Parents can revoselection of the Attorney-in-Fact, as the powers granted by this document are very broad and sweeping and the children are being entrusted to the Attorney-in-Fact. The Parents should also be careful ior any other type of care. Medical personnel will also generally feel more comfortable dealing with an Attorney-inFact who can provide this type of document. The Parents should be very careful in the cument available, the Attorney-in-Fact will be able to better deal with any types of emergency involving the children and can avoid potential problems when, for example, arranging for medical, dental l be absent for a period of time. The powers granted by this instrument are very broad. Parents are basically giving temporary custody of the children to the Attorney-infact. By having this type of doattorney. This form allows the Attorney-in-Fact to make decisions for the children in place of the parents, including health care, education and welfare decisions. This can be useful if the parent wilot used here to mean "lawyer". The person acting as the Attorney-in-Fact for the Parents or the children does not need to be a lawyer. Almost anyone can be appointed an Attorney-in-Fact by a power of allows parents of one or more children (sometimes called the "Principals" or "Grantors") to appoint another person to act as their Attorney-in-Fact to care for their children. The word "attorney" is nney for the Care of Children Whenever it becomes necessary to allow someone else to provide for the care of your children, a Power of Attorney for the Care of Children form can be used. This document be used without consulting with an attorney first. [_] The purchase and use of these forms, is subject to the Disclaimers and Terms of Use found at findlegalforms.com -1- Information Power of Attorers granted by this document are very broad and sweeping. [_] These forms are not intended and are not a substitute for legal advice. These forms should only be a starting point for you and should notary should not be a witness. [_] The Parents should be careful giving instructions to the Attorney-in-Fact. The Parents should also be very careful in the selection of the Attorney-in-Fact, as the pow, it is always a good idea to also have two witnesses sign the Power of Attorney. The witnesses should be adults. Generally, anyone related by blood or marriage to the Parents, Attorney-in-Fact or Notp a copy of the Power of Attorney for the Care of Children document for their records. [_] At least one witness should sign the Power of Attorney for the Care of Children. Although not always required of Attorney for the Care of Children document before a Notary. [_] The original Power of Attorney for the Care of Children document should be given to the Attorney-in-Fact. [_] The Parents should keeional useful information about Power of Attorney for the Care of Children documents. [_] Both Parents need to sign the Power of Attorney for the Care of Children. [_] The Parents should sign the PowerInstructions & Checklist Power of Attorney for the Care of Children [_] This package contains a (1) Power of Attorney for the Care of Children; (2) simple instructions plus a checklist; and (3) addit MinnesotaMinnesota your physician's office and at the hospital, home care agency, hospice, or nursing facility where you receive your care. -8- your doctors, family, close friends, health care agent, and alternate health care agent. Make sure your doctor is willing to follow your wishes. This document should be part of your medical record at_____________________________ Address: ______________________________________ REMINDER: Keep this document with your personal papers in a safe place (not in a safe deposit box). Give signed copies to initial this box: [______________] I certify that the information in (i) through (iv) is true and correct. _____________________________________________ (Signature of Witness Two) Print Name: ______care agent or an alternate health care agent in this document. (iv) If I am a health care provider or an employee of a health care provider giving direct care to the person listed above in (A), I must/her signature on this document or acknowledged that he/she authorized the person signing this document to sign on his/her behalf. (ii) I am at least 18 years of age. (iii) I am not named as a health ________________ Address: ______________________________________ Witness Two: (i) In my presence on ________________________ (date), ___________________________________________(name) acknowledged his [______________] I certify that the information in (i) through (iv) is true and correct. _____________________________________________ (Signature of Witness One) -7- Print Name: ___________________lternate health care agent in this document. (iv) If I am a health care provider or an employee of a health care provider giving direct care to the person listed above in (A), I must initial this box:this document or acknowledged that he/she authorized the person signing this document to sign on his/her behalf. (ii) I am at least 18 years of age. (iii) I am not named as a health care agent or an aect care to me on the day I sign this document. Witness One: (i) In my presence on ________________________ (date), ___________________________________________(name) acknowledged his/her signature on (Signature of Notary) (Notary Stamp) Option 2: Two Witnesses Two witnesses must sign. Only one of the two witnesses can be a health care provider or an employee of a health care provider giving dir the person signing this document to sign on his/her behalf. I am not named as a health care agent or alternate health care agent in this document. ___________________________________________________my presence on ________________________ (date), __________________________________________________________ (name) acknowledged his/her signature on this document or acknowledged that he/she authorizedo sign this document for me) -6- __________________________________________________________________ (Printed name of the person who I asked to sign this document for me) Option 1: Notary Public In ___________________ If I cannot sign my name, I can ask someone to sign this document for me. __________________________________________________________________ (Signature of the person who I asked t_____________________________________ My Signature Date signed: ________________________________ Date of birth: _______________________________ Address: _______________________________________________itnesses (Option 2). It must be dated when it is verified or witnessed. I am thinking clearly, I agree with everything that is written in this document, and I have made this document willingly. _________________________________________________ PART III: MAKING THE DOCUMENT LEGAL This document must be signed by me. It also must either be verified by a notary public (Option 1) OR witnessed by two wr things: _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________dy when I die (cremation, burial): _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Any othe -5- _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ My wishes about what happens to my bo__________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ My wishes about donating parts of my body when I die: ______________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Where I would like to die and other wishes I have about dying: _________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Where I would like to live to receive health care: _________________________________________________________________________ There are other things that I want or do not want for my health care, if possible: Who I would like to be my doctor: _______________________________________feel about pain relief if it would affect my alertness or if it could shorten my life: _____________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ In all circumstances, my doctors will try to keep me comfortable and reduce my pain. This is how I ___________________________________ If I were completely dependent on others for my care and unable to decide or speak for myself, I would want: _______________________________________________________permanently unconscious and unable to decide or speak for myself, I would want: _____________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________k for myself, I would want: _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ -4- If I were _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ If I were dying and unable to decide or spea: You can discuss general feelings, specific treatments, or leave any of them blank) If I had a reasonable chance of recovery, and were temporarily unable to decide or speak for myself, I would want: dialysis, antibiotics, and blood transfusions. Most medical treatments can be tried for a while and then stopped if they do not help. I have these views about my health care in these situations: (Noten or to prolong my life. Examples include artificial breathing by a machine connected to a tube in the lungs, artificial feeding or fluids through tubes, attempts to start a stopped heart, surgeries, _______ THIS IS WHAT I WANT AND DO NOT WANT FOR MY HEALTH CARE (I know I can change these choices or leave any of them blank) Many medical treatments may be used to try to improve my medical conditiodition might affect my family: ____________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ My thoughts about how my medical con_______________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ My beliefs about when life would be no longer worth living: _______________________________________________________________________________________ -3- My spiritual or religious beliefs and traditions: _______________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ My fears about my health care: ____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ ____________my health care: _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________S AND VALUES ABOUT MY HEALTH CARE (I know I can change these choices or leave any of them blank) I want you to know these things about me to help you make decisions about my health care: My goals for h care directive. These are instructions for my health care when I am unable to decide or speak for myself. These instructions must be followed (so long as they address my needs). THESE ARE MY BELIEFis Part II is optional but would be very helpful to your agent. However, if you chose not to appoint an agent in Part I, you MUST complete some or all of this Part II if you wish to make a valid healt________________________________________ PART II: HEALTH CARE INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: Complete this Part II if you wish to give health care instructions. If you appointed an agent in Part I, completing th here: _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________d eyes, when I die. (2) To decide what will happen with my body when I die (burial, cremation). If I want to say anything more about my health care agent's powers or limits on the powers, I can say itany of the powers in (1) and (2), I must INITIAL the line in front of the power; then my agent WILL HAVE that power. (1) To decide whether to donate any parts of my body, including organs, tissues, an _____________________________________________________________________________ -2- My health care agent is NOT automatically given the powers listed below in (1) and (2). If I WANT my agent to have er in (A) through (D), I MUST say that here: _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________d have the same rights that I would have to give my medical records to other people. If I DO NOT want my health care agent to have a power listed above in (A) through (D) OR if I want to LIMIT any powe mental health treatment. (B) Choose my health care providers. (C) Choose where I live and receive care and support when those choices relate to my health care needs. (D) Review my medical records an withdraw consent to any care, treatment, service, or procedures. This includes deciding whether to stop or not start health care that is keeping me or might keep me alive, and deciding about intrusivct in my best interest. Whenever I am unable to decide or speak for myself, my health care agent has the power to: (A) Make any health care decision for me. This includes the power to give, refuse, orD). My health care agent must follow my health care instructions in this document or any other instructions I have given to my agent. If I have not given health care instructions, then my agent must aHEALTH CARE AGENT TO BE ABLE TO DO IF I AM UNABLE TO DECIDE OR SPEAK FOR MYSELF (I know I can change these choices) My health care agent is automatically given the powers listed below in (A) through (___________ Address of my alternate health care agent: __________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ THIS IS WHAT I WANT MY to be my health care agent instead. Relationship of my alternate health care agent to me: __________________________________ Telephone number of my alternate health care agent: _____________________________________________ -1- (OPTIONAL) APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATE HEALTH CARE AGENT: If my health care agent is not reasonably available, I trust and appoint __________________________________________ health care agent: _________________________________________ Address of my health care agent: __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ to make health care decisions for me. This person is called my health care agent. Relationship of my health care agent to me: __________________________________________ Telephone number of my t wish to appoint an agent, you may leave Part I blank and go to Part II. When I am unable to decide or speak for myself, I trust and appoint __________________________________________________________nd I know I do not have to appoint an agent or an alternate agent) NOTE: If you appoint an agent, you should discuss this health care directive with your agent and give your agent a copy. If you do no I: APPOINTMENT OF HEALTH CARE AGENT THIS IS WHO I WANT TO MAKE HEALTH CARE DECISIONS FOR ME IF I AM UNABLE TO DECIDE OR SPEAK FOR MYSELF (I know I can change my agent or alternate agent at any time aare to be used by the agent. These instructions may also be used by my health care providers, others assisting with my health care and my family, in the event I cannot make decisions for myself. PARTI have not made my health care wishes known. AND/OR PART II: Give health care instructions to guide others making health care decisions for me. If I have named a health care agent, these instructions are agent must make health care decisions for me based on the instructions I provide in this document (Part II), if any, the wishes I have made known to him or her, or must act in my best interest if allows me to do ONE OR BOTH of the following: PART I: Name another person (called the health care agent) to make health care decisions for me if I am unable to decide or speak for myself. My health crms is subject to the Disclaimers and Terms of Use found at findlegalforms.com -5- Health Care Directive I, _______________________________________________________________, understand this document orney whenever a document is negotiated with another party. Any possible tax consequences arising out of this document should be discussed with a tax professional. [_] The purchase and use of these foed without consulting with an attorney first. Before using or signing this document you should have an attorney review it to make sure it fits your particular situation. You should also consult an attrms are not intended and are not a substitute for legal and/or tax advice. Laws vary from time to time and from state to state. These forms should only be a starting point for you and should not be usforms are provided "as is" and no implied or express warranties have been made or are provided as to their suitability for any specific purpose or as to their legal effect or completeness. [_]These fof proceedings for dissolution, annulment, or termination of the principal's -4- marriage or commencement of proceedings for termination of the principal's registered domestic partnership. [_] These th care directive, the appointment by the principal of the principal's spouse or registered domestic partner as health care agent under a health care power of attorney is revoked by the commencement oinstrument. Subd. 2. Effect of dissolution or annulment of marriage or termination of domestic partnership on appointment of health care agent. Unless the principal has otherwise specified in the heale presence of two witnesses who do not have to be present at the same time; or (4) executing a subsequent health care directive, to the extent the subsequent instrument is inconsistent with any prior expressing the principal's intent to revoke the health care directive in whole or in part; (3) verbally expressing the principal's intent to revoke the health care directive in whole or in part in ththe presence of the principal to destroy the health care directive instrument, with the intent to revoke the health care directive in whole or in part; (2) executing a statement, in writing and dated,ole or in part at any time by doing any of the following: (1) canceling, defacing, obliterating, burning, tearing, or otherwise destroying the health care directive instrument or directing another in rwise specified by the principal have been met. 145C.09 Revocation of health care directive. Subdivision 1. Revocation. A principal with the capacity to do so may revoke a health care directive in whctive for a health care decision when the principal, in the determination of the attending physician of the principal, recovers decision- making capacity; or if other conditions for effectiveness otheipal, lacks decision- making capacity to make the health care decision; or if other conditions for effectiveness otherwise specified by the principal have been met. A health care directive is not effective is effective for a health care decision when: (1) it meets the requirements of section 145C.03, subdivision 1; and (2) the principal, in the determination of the attending physician of the princl on the date of execution. A person notarizing a health care directive may be an employee of a health care provider providing direct care to the principal. 145C.06 When effective. A health care dires to the execution of the health care directive must not be a health care provider providing direct care to the principal or an employee of a health care provider providing direct care to the principa a health care power of attorney may not act as a witness or notary public for the execution of the health care directive that includes the health care power of attorney. -3- (b) At least one witnese the health care agent must make decisions for the principal. Subd. 3. Individuals ineligible to act as witnesses or notary public. (a) A health care agent or alternate health care agent appointed inte the health care agent must make decisions for the principal; or (2) an employee of a health care provider attending the principal on the date of execution of the health care directive or on the dation, or unless the principal has otherwise specified in the health care directive: (1) a health care provider attending the principal on the date of execution of the health care directive or on the dab) The following individuals are not eligible to act as the health care agent, unless the individual appointed is related to the principal by blood, marriage, registered domestic partnership, or adoptppointed by the principal under section 145C.05, subdivision 2, paragraph (b), to make the determination of the principal's decision- making capacity is not eligible to act as the health care agent. (s as provided under this chapter; and (6) include a health care instruction, a health care power of attorney, or both. Subd. 2. Individuals ineligible to act as health care agent. (a) An individual aprincipal; (5) contain verification of the principal's signature or the signature of the person authorized by the principal to sign on behalf of the principal, either by a notary public or by witnesserincipal's name; (4) be executed by a principal with capacity to do so with the signature of the principal or with the signature of another person authorized by the principal to sign on behalf of the th care directive. -2- 145C.03 Requirements. Subdivision 1. must: Legal sufficiency. To be legally sufficient in this state, a health care directive (1) be in writing; (2) be dated; (3) state the pagent to make health care decisions for the principal when the principal, in the judgment of the principal's attending physician, lacks decision-making capacity, unless otherwise specified in the heal direct health care providers, others assisting with health care, family members, and a health care agent. A health care directive may include a health care power of attorney to appoint a health care alth care needs. 145C.02 Health care directive. A principal with the capacity to do so may execute a health care directive. A health care directive may include one or more health care instructions to a health care directive. Subd. 9. Reasonably available. "Reasonably available" me ans able to be contacted and willing and able to act in a timely manner considering the urgency of the principal's he means a written statement of the principal's values, preferences, guidelines, or directions regarding health care. Subd. 8. Principal. "Principal" means an individual age 18 or older who has executed44A.02, a home care provider licensed under sections 144A.43 to 144A.47, or a hospice provider licensed under sections 144A.75 to 144A.755. Subd. 7a. Health care instruction. "Health care instruction"er chapter 62D. Subd. 7. Health care facility. "Health care facility" means a hospital or other entity licensed under sections 144.50 to 144.58, a nursing home licensed to serve adults under section 1authorized or permitted by the laws of this state to administer health care directly or through an arrangement with other health care providers, including health maintenance organizations licensed unded under this chapter before August 1, 1998. Subd. 6. Health care provider. "Health care provider" means a person, health care facility, organization, or corporation licensed, certified, or otherwise written instrument that complies with section 145C.03 and includes one or more health care instructions, a health care power of attorney, or both; or a durable power of attorney for health care execut Subd. 5. Health care decision. "Health care decision" means the consent, refusal of consent, or withdrawal of consent to health care. Subd. 5a. Health care directive. "Health care directive" means a the establishment of a person's abode within or without the state and personal security safeguards for a person, to the extent decisions on these matters relate to the health care needs of the person.terally or through intubation but does not -1- include any treatment, service, or procedure that violates the provisions of section 609.215 prohibiting assisted suicide. "Health care" also includes eans any care, treatment, service, or procedure to maintain, diagnose, or otherwise affect a person's physical or mental condition. "Health care" includes the provision of nutrition or hydration paren power of attorney. "Health care power of attorney" means an instrument appointing one or more health care agents to make health care decisions for the principal. Subd. 4. Health care. "Health care" mho is appointed by a principal in a health care power of attorney to make health care decisions on behalf of the principal. "Health care agent" may also be referred to as "agent." Subd. 3. Health carecant benefits, risks, and alternatives to proposed health care and to make and communicate a health care decision. Subd. 2. Health care agent. "Health care agent" means an individual age 18 or older waith if the person violates the provisions of section 609.215 prohibiting assisted suicide. Subd. 1b. Decision- making capacity. "Decision- making capacity" means the ability to understand the signifignosis and the principal's personal values to the extent known. Notwithstanding any instruction of the principal, a health care agent, health care provider, or any other person is not acting in good finformation do not provide adequate guidance to the actor, "act in good faith" means acting in the best interests of the principal, considering the principal's overall general health condition and pro53B.03, subdivision 6d, or information otherwise made known by the principal, unless the actor has actual knowledge of the modification or revocation of the information expressed. If these sources of istently with a legally sufficient health care directive of the principal, a living will executed under chapter 145B, a declaration regarding intrusive mental health treatment executed under section 2ney for Health Care) Form. 145C.01 Definitions. Subdivision 1. Applicability. The definitions in this section apply to this chapter. Subd. 1a. Act in good faith. "Act in good faith" means to act consney for Health Care and Living Will) is based on Minnesota Statutes Chapter 145C.16. The following are useful excerpts from the Minnesota Statutes relating to the Health Care Directive (Power of Attor (Power of Attorney for Health Care and Living Will); (2) Minnesota Health Care Directive (Power of Attorney for Health Care and Living Will) Form. This Minnesota Health Care Directive (Power of AttorInformation and Instructions Minnesota Health Care Directive (Power of Attorney for Health Care & Living Will) This package contains (1) Information and Instruction for Minnesota Health Care Directive Minnesota