The Rhode Island Durable (Financial) Power of Attorney activates designated controls from one person to another within an express documented account. Durable accords to grant authority are different from a standard power of attorney, as the powers bestowed are delivered and retained even if the principal party becomes incapacitated. The record permits a broad range of allotted privileges based on how the form is filled and adjusted at the preference of the declarant. The paperwork must first be completed with information on the issuing party, the denoted attorney-in-fact, secondary attorney-in-fact (if applicable), and then dated appropriately. The endowment of designated powers can then be confirmed by having the principal initial the indicated sections as needed to grant desired controls to the appointed agent. The state of Rhode Island specifies that execution of the bond will require the assistance of a notary official to authorize the arrangement.
Laws
Statute – Rhode Island Short Form Power of Attorney Act (§ 18-16)
Definition – § 18-16-2
Signing Requirements – Notary supervision and signature is needed to finalize the issued agency (§ 18-16-2).
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Additional Resources
- Kerry I. Rafanelli Attorney at Law – Estate Planning
- Law Offices of Howe & Garside – Durable Power of Attorney
- Scott & Handwerger Attorney at Law – Estate Planning
Related Forms
Advance Directive (Medical POA & Living Will)
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General (Financial) Power of Attorney
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