Each variation of the POA document will generally require the grantor to write or type in the names of each party, make a selection of powers (either by initialing a broad sweeping power or providing a description of a limited authority), and sign as stipulated by law.

By Type (11)

• Advance Directive
• Durable (Financial) Power of Attorney
• General (Financial) Power of Attorney
• Limited (Special) Power of Attorney
• Living Will
• Medical Power of Attorney
• Minor Child Power of Attorney
• Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney
• Real Estate Power of Attorney
• Revocation of Power of Attorney
• Tax Power of Attorney

Advance Directive (Medical POA & Living Will) – This is a joint form that gives users the opportunity to state their end-of-life priorities and also nominate a health care surrogate to handle certain medical affairs in the event of their incapacitation.

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Signing Requirements: Acknowledgment of Two (2) Witnesses (§ 765.202, § 765.302)

 

 

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Durable (Financial) Power of Attorney – Grants personal financial powers to a third (3rd) party and persists past the point of incapacity.

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Signing Requirements: Acknowledgment of Two (2) Witnesses & Notary Public (§ 709.2105(2))

 

 

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General (Financial) Power of Attorney – Conveys broad financial authorities and no longer functions once the principal loses their capacity to mentally operate.

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Signing Requirements: Acknowledgment of Two (2) Witnesses & Notary Public (§ 709.2105(2))

 

 

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Limited (Special) Power of Attorney – Unlike the aforementioned POAs, this document can be customized to convey a very specific power that restricts the agent’s range of authority.

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Signing Requirements: Acknowledgment of Two (2) Witnesses & Notary Public (§ 709.2105(2))

 

 

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Living Will – Is the declaration of someone’s preferences pertaining to medical treatment that is carried out when an individual is incapacitated and in critical condition.

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Signing Requirements: Acknowledgment of Two (2) Witnesses (§ 765.302)

 

 

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Medical Power of Attorney – Authorizes a health care surrogate to make medical choices for a principal who is incapable of speaking for themselves.

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Signing Requirements: Acknowledgment of Two (2) Witnesses (§ 765.202)

 

 

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Minor Child Power of Attorney – Grants an extended family member the authority to act as the parent when necessary, e.g., to authorize medical & dental treatments, gain access to vital documents, enroll the minor in school, etc.

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Signing Requirements: Each parent must sign their own waiver in the presence of a notary public (§ 751.02(1)(a)).

 

 

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Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney – Residents of Florida who wish to delegate certain tasks related to vehicle transactions may utilize this form to transfer personal powers to another person.

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Signing Requirements: Only requires the principal’s signature.

 

 

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Real Estate Power of Attorney – A POA form that specifically caters to the conveyance of powers related to real property.

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Signing Requirements: Acknowledgment of Two (2) Witnesses & Notary Public (§ 709.2105(2))

 

 

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Revocation of Power of Attorney – Issued to render an existing POA document null and void.

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Signing Requirements: Acknowledgment of Two (2) Witnesses & Notary Public Recommended

 

 

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Tax Power of Attorney – Supplies an individual’s tax representative with the authority to carry out relevant affairs in their name.

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