how can i grant power of attorney for my child

by Sydni O'Reilly 5 min read

A power of attorney for a child needs to meet state legal requirements, including the following:

  1. Both parents or legal guardians have to sign the POA document if they share legal custody
  2. Most U.S. states require POAs to be notarized
  3. Some states mandate the agreement to be filed with the court
  4. The guardians can revoke a power of attorney for any reason at any time

If the child has two parents with joint legal custody
legal custody
Child custody consists of legal custody, which is the right to make decisions about the child, and physical custody, which is the right and duty to house, provide and care for the child. Married parents normally have joint legal and physical custody of their children.
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, both parents should sign the power of attorney
. If the other parent is unavailable or unreachable, you should be able to be the only signer if you have attempted to contact the other parent in writing. A legal guardian also may sign a power of attorney for a child.
Jun 10, 2022

Full Answer

What is a power of attorney for a child?

A power of attorney for a child allows parents and legal guardians to give another adult the temporary legal right to make decisions about their minor child's care. If you will be unable to care for your child for a long time, you might want to use a power of attorney for a child.

Can I get my parent to sign a power of attorney?

Instead of getting your parent to rush into an agreement, allow ample time for him or her to reflect on the various options. Always remember that a POA agreement can be challenged or rendered invalid if it's determined that your parent was coerced into signing it. Ultimately, this decision is your parent's to make, not yours.

How do I get power of attorney?

You get power of attorney by having someone willingly and knowingly grant it to you in a signed legal document. He or she must be able to sufficiently comprehend what a POA document represents, understand the effects of signing it, and clearly communicate his or her intentions.

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