A Temporary Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal document that allows one person to make decisions on behalf of another for a specific period or event. This can be crucial in situations where the principal (the person granting authority) is unable to act on their own behalf due to various reasons such as travel, medical emergencies, or other temporary circumstances. Below are three diverse examples of Temporary Power of Attorney templates that illustrate different use cases.
This template is particularly useful when an individual is undergoing surgery or medical treatment and needs someone to make healthcare decisions on their behalf.
This document allows the designated person to make important medical choices, ensuring that the principal’s healthcare preferences are respected even if they are incapacitated.
TEMPORARY POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR HEALTHCARE
I, [Principal's Full Name], residing at [Principal's Address], do hereby appoint [Agent's Full Name], residing at [Agent's Address], as my attorney-in-fact to make healthcare decisions on my behalf.
This authority is granted for the period beginning on [Start Date] and ending on [End Date] or upon my recovery from [Medical Condition or Procedure].
Dated this [Date] day of [Month, Year].
[Principal's Signature]
[Agent's Signature]
Witness: [Witness Name]
This template is ideal for individuals who need to manage financial matters while traveling or during a temporary absence from their usual residence.
It allows the agent to handle specific financial transactions, such as paying bills, managing bank accounts, or selling property during the specified time frame.
TEMPORARY POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR FINANCIAL MATTERS
I, [Principal's Full Name], residing at [Principal's Address], hereby appoint [Agent's Full Name], residing at [Agent's Address], as my attorney-in-fact to act on my behalf in the following financial matters:
- Manage my bank accounts
- Pay bills and expenses
- Handle real estate transactions
This authority is effective from [Start Date] until [End Date].
Dated this [Date] day of [Month, Year].
[Principal's Signature]
[Agent's Signature]
Witness: [Witness Name]
This template is useful for parents who need to grant temporary authority to a guardian while they are away, such as during vacations or business trips.
This document allows the designated guardian to make decisions related to the child’s welfare, including education and healthcare, ensuring the child’s needs are met in the parents’ absence.
TEMPORARY POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR CHILDCARE
I, [Parent's Full Name], residing at [Parent's Address], do hereby appoint [Guardian's Full Name], residing at [Guardian's Address], as the temporary guardian of my child, [Child's Full Name], during my absence from [Start Date] to [End Date].
The guardian shall have the authority to make decisions regarding my child's education, healthcare, and general welfare.
Dated this [Date] day of [Month, Year].
[Parent's Signature]
[Guardian's Signature]
Witness: [Witness Name]