Laws
Statutes – Uniform Power of Attorney Act (W.V.C. § 39B-1-101 – § 39B-4-103) and Supporting and Strengthening Families Act (W.V.C. § 49-8-1 – § 49-8-6)
Definition – “Child” means an individual under eighteen years of age (§ 49-8-2(a)).
Signing Requirements – Notary Acknowledgment of the action is required for proper authentication (§ 49-8-4).
Other Versions (3)
State of West Virginia Power of Attorney to Delegate Parental or Legal Custodian Version
Download: Adobe PDF, MS Word (.docx)
West Virginia Minor Child Power of Attorney Form – Version 1
Download: Adobe PDF, MS Word (.docx)
West Virginia Minor Child Power of Attorney Form – Version 2
Download: Adobe PDF
Additional Resources
- Legal Aid of West Virginia – Infant Guardianship
- West Virginia Judiciary – Rules for Minor Guardianship Proceedings
Related Forms
Revocation of Power of Attorney
Download: Adobe PDF, MS Word (.docx)
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