How to write a power of attorney

Mondo Social Updated on 2024-02-07

A power of attorney is a legal document that clearly records the circumstances in which the principal delegates some or all of his rights and obligations to the trustee so that the trustee can exercise rights or perform obligations on behalf of the principal in a specific matter. A basic sample Power of Attorney is provided below:

Title] Power of Attorney.

Delegator Information].

Delegator: (full name).

ID Number:

Mailing address: Contact**:

Trustee Information].

Trustee: (full name).

ID Number:

Mailing address: Contact**:

Authorized Content and Permissions].

In view of the fact that the Settlor is unable to deal with the following matters in person for any reason, the Trustee is hereby given carte blanche to carry out the following specific matters**:

1.*Matters: Describe in detail the specific matters entrusted to the trustee, such as participating in a contract negotiation, signing documents, handling real estate transfer procedures, receiving relevant payments, litigation activities, etc.

2.Scope of authority: Clarify the scope of the trustee's authority, such as full authority, general, or limited to a specific act.

3.Duration of Authorization: From the date of issuance of this Power of Attorney to the date of completion of the matter, or set a specific deadline.

Legal Liability and Notice].

Within the scope of authority, all documents signed by the trustee and all acts carried out by the trustee shall be recognized by the trustee and bear the corresponding legal consequences. At the same time, the trustee shall properly keep the relevant materials related to the entrusted matters, and shall be responsible for the confidentiality of the business secrets or other personal privacy of the entrusted persons learned of by the entrusted affairs.

Signature & Date].

Principal (Signed):

Date: YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

Trustee (Signed):

Date: YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

Note: The above is only a general format example, in practice, please fill in complete and accurate information according to the specific situation, and ensure that it meets the requirements of laws and regulations. For powers of attorney involving material interests or specific industries or fields, it may be necessary to attach other necessary materials or follow stricter procedures, and it is recommended to seek the help of legal professionals if necessary to ensure the validity of the power of attorney.

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