The New York Minor Child Power of Attorney operates as a legal filing to record the issuance of parental controls of a minor from the parent to a designated agent. The agreement can be beneficial when a child is enrolled in school far from home or if the parent is temporarily absent. New York law stipulates that the duration of the minor POA arrangement cannot endure longer than one (1) full year. In situations that require longer than a twelve (12) month period, temporary guardianship is an alternative that may be ordered.
Laws
Definitions – § 5-1551
Signing Requirements – A notary public is needed to create active enforceability of the agreement (§ 5-1552(2)).
Other Versions
eForms Version
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OpenDocs Version
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Additional Resources
- Ettinger Law Firm – Distinguishing Between the Types of Guardianship in NY
- NY State Unified Court System – Guardianship
Related Forms (4)
- Durable (Financial) Power of Attorney
- Appointment of Guardian
- Consent to Guardianship
- Revocation of Power of Attorney
Durable (Financial) Power of Attorney
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Appointment of Guardian (Form 6-3)
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Consent to Guardianship (Form 6-4)
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Revocation of Power of Attorney
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