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The Colorado Minor Child Power of Attorney is commonly executed when a parent plans to leave the minor in the care of a trusted individual for an extended period. With this approach, if the child needs specific parental authorization regarding medical care or education, the appointed party may legally act on the mother’s/father’s/guardian’s behalf. To get the ball rolling, the parent/guardian will be required to supply all requested information as directed within the written instrument and sign in the designated area. The assigned powers can be allocated for a maximum term of twelve (12) months (§ 15-14-105).

Laws

Statutes – Colorado Revised Statutes – Uniform Power of Attorney Act (§ 15-14-701 – 15-14-745) and Colorado Revised Statutes – Delegation of Power by Parent or Guardian (§ 15-14-105)

Definition – “Minor” means an unemancipated individual who has not attained eighteen years of age; except that in proceedings pursuant to section 15-14-204 (2.5) only, “minor” means an unmarried individual who has not attained twenty-one years of age (§ 15-14-102(8)).

Signing Requirements – Notary presence and a corroborating signature are necessary to validate the commitment (§ 15-14-705).

Revocation – § 15-14-710