Free Alabama Power of Attorney (POA) Form

Before starting an AL Power of Attorney it is critical to know what type of POA to create. There are many different varieties of these legal instruments and each grants different kinds of powers from a Principal to an Agent or Attorney-in-Fact. 

The most common variants available in Alabama include the following examples: 

• Durable Power of Attorney documents are invaluable tools for individuals planning how their estate will be managed in their old age, or in the event of sudden illness or disability. They allow the Agent to act for the Principal even if they become incapacitated.

• A Limited Power of Attorney allows a Principal to grant time-limited powers to an Agent. This is usually to allow the Agent to complete a one-off task such as signing a contract.

• Medical Power of Attorney is a durable form of POA that allows a Principal to appoint a person to make medical decisions for them if they become incapacitated

• Real Estate POAs are specially tailored documents that let Principals grant powers to an Agent for the purposes of managing real estate.

• A DMV POA is a kind of Vehicle Power of Attorney that gives an Agent the authority to transfer ownership of a car or motorbike belonging to the Principal and to manage other issues related to cars and other motor vehicles. 

• A springing Power of Attorney is a legal instrument that allows you to appoint and give authority to an Agent when certain criteria are met and specific events occur. These will normally become active when the Principal becomes incapacitated and unable to act for themselves.

• A Minor Child Power of Attorney allows a Principal to appoint an Agent to take on their legal parental rights for a limited period of time. This could be for work reasons, deployment in the military, or due to an illness. 

• A Tax Power of Attorney form enables you to grant authority to an agent to represent you before Alabama’s tax office.

AnAlabama Power of Attorney can be filled-in fully online with our step-by-step form completion survey. All you need to do is answer the questions and add in your own information to create a fully complete POA tailored to your necessities.  Alternatively, the task of creating a POA can be left to a lawyer. However, this is usually a more time-consuming and costly process.

Also, some pre-prepared forms for Vehicle POAs can be obtained directly from a Alabama DMV site. However, it is recommended to seek the help of an attorney in order to fill the document properly.

For other details about specific forms, read more about AL Medical or Durable POAs through these links.

In order to make sure your POA is fully valid upon completion and signing, you must make sure that you follow the right steps to prepare your AL Power of Attorney document before successfully putting it into action. 

Since 2012 Alabama has recognized the Uniform Power of Attorney Act(§ 26-1A-301). This upholds your right to POA made in your state. As well as another state that adopted the act. Ensure the document includes all necessary wording when creating it.

To do this you will need to meet the following criteria:

1. Make sure all the details on the form are correct such as names, addresses, dates, and the powers that are to be granted.

2. The completed form should be signed by both the Agent and Principal.

3. Some types of POA may also have to be signed in the presence of a notary public.

4. A notary public must also be present at the signing to notarize the document, and must sign it too.  

In addition to these steps, it is crucial that all the signing parties are legally able to enter into this agreement. This means that they must:

• Be over 18 years of age.

• Be mentally competent enough to enter into a contractual agreement.

• Understand the powers that are being granted.

Lastly, the Agent must be a legal adult or a financial institution with trust powers, a registered place of business within the state and that has the authority to carry out trust business in Alabama. They should also be someone that the Principal has full confidence in.

Creating and putting a Power of Attorney into action in Alabama is a major commitment. It can help to explore an example template first to get a clear idea of what information should be found in your completed document. Our sample AL Power of Attorney below can help you understand the details included in this legal arrangement a little better.