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Power of Attorney

Grant legal authority to another person to act on your behalf.

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# POWER OF ATTORNEY

**Date:** {{document_date}}

## PRINCIPAL

I, {{principal_name}}, residing at {{principal_address}}, hereby appoint:

## AGENT (ATTORNEY-IN-FACT)

{{agent_name}}, residing at {{agent_address}}, as my Attorney-in-Fact ("Agent") to act on my behalf.

## POWERS GRANTED

I grant my Agent the following powers:

### Financial Powers
- Access and manage bank accounts
- Conduct banking transactions
- Pay bills and manage finances
- File tax returns
- Manage investments and securities
- Buy, sell, or manage real property
- Collect debts and settle claims

### Legal Powers
- Sign legal documents on my behalf
- Enter into contracts
- Hire and pay professional services
- Handle insurance matters

### Personal Powers
- Make decisions regarding my personal property
- Manage business affairs

## LIMITATIONS

The following limitations apply to this Power of Attorney:
{{limitations}}

## EFFECTIVE DATE

This Power of Attorney shall become effective:
{{effective_condition}}

## DURATION

This Power of Attorney shall remain in effect until:
{{duration_condition}}

## DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY

This Power of Attorney shall not be affected by my subsequent disability or incapacity.

## REVOCATION

I reserve the right to revoke this Power of Attorney at any time by providing written notice to my Agent.

## THIRD PARTY RELIANCE

Any third party who receives a copy of this document may act under it. Revocation of this Power of Attorney is not effective as to a third party until the third party receives actual notice of revocation.

## GOVERNING LAW

This Power of Attorney shall be governed by the laws of {{governing_state}}.

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**PRINCIPAL**

Signature: {{principal_signature}}
Name: {{principal_name}}
Date: {{principal_sign_date}}

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**AGENT ACCEPTANCE**

I, {{agent_name}}, accept this appointment as Attorney-in-Fact and agree to act in the best interest of the Principal.

Signature: {{agent_signature}}
Name: {{agent_name}}
Date: {{agent_sign_date}}

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**WITNESS 1**

Signature: {{witness1_signature}}
Name: {{witness1_name}}
Address: {{witness1_address}}
Date: {{witness1_date}}

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**WITNESS 2**

Signature: {{witness2_signature}}
Name: {{witness2_name}}
Address: {{witness2_address}}
Date: {{witness2_date}}

Template Variables

This template uses the following variables. When you create a contract from this template, you'll fill in values for each one.

{{agent_address}}{{agent_name}}{{agent_sign_date}}{{agent_signature}}{{document_date}}{{duration_condition}}{{effective_condition}}{{governing_state}}{{limitations}}{{principal_address}}{{principal_name}}{{principal_sign_date}}{{principal_signature}}{{witness1_address}}{{witness1_date}}{{witness1_name}}{{witness1_signature}}{{witness2_address}}{{witness2_date}}{{witness2_name}}{{witness2_signature}}

How to Use This Template

  1. Copy the template content above
  2. Create a new template in your API Sign dashboard
  3. Paste the content into the template editor
  4. Configure the variable field types
  5. Save and start creating contracts

Disclaimer: This template is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult with a qualified attorney before using any legal document.