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General Power of Attorney Template

One person gives another the authority to act for them in money, property and official matters. Download it in Word or PDF, or fill it in online and print it.

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GENERAL POWER OF ATTORNEY

BY THIS POWER OF ATTORNEY made on ____________, I, ____________, born on ____________, holder of ID / passport number ____________, of ____________ (the “Principal”),

APPOINT ____________, holder of ID / passport number ____________, of ____________ (the “Attorney”), to be my lawful attorney and to act in my name and on my behalf as follows.

1. Powers

My Attorney may do any of the following for me:

(a) Banking: operate my bank accounts, deposit and withdraw money, sign cheques and receive statements.

(b) Property: manage, let, maintain and insure my property, collect rents, and pay the taxes and charges on it.

(c) Sale and purchase: (delete if not intended) buy, sell, transfer or mortgage property in my name, sign the deeds and receive the price.

(d) Payments and debts: pay my bills and debts, and demand and receive money owed to me and give receipts for it.

(e) Official matters: deal with government departments, tax authorities, utilities and other offices, and sign and submit applications, forms and returns.

(f) Legal proceedings: start, defend or settle legal proceedings in my name and appoint lawyers for that purpose.

(g) Generally: sign any document and do any other act needed to carry out the powers above, as fully as I could do myself.

2. Limits

My Attorney may not: ____________. My Attorney may not make gifts of my property or appoint a substitute unless this document says so.

3. Duties of the Attorney

My Attorney shall act honestly and in my interest, keep my money and property separate from his / her own, keep records of what is done under this Power, and give me an account when I ask.

4. Duration

This Power takes effect on ____________ and continues until ____________ / until I revoke it in writing. It ends on my death. (State here whether it is to continue if you lose mental capacity, where the law of your country allows that: ____________.)

5. Ratification

I agree to ratify everything my Attorney lawfully does under this Power.

6. Governing Law

This Power of Attorney is governed by the laws of ____________.

SIGNED by the Principal

Signature: ____________

Name: ____________

Witness 1 — Name: ____________ Signature: ____________

Witness 2 — Name: ____________ Signature: ____________

ACCEPTED by the Attorney

Signature: ____________ Date: ____________

Notary / attesting officer: ____________ Seal and date: ____________

When is a power of attorney used?

When you need someone you trust to handle your affairs because you are abroad, unwell, elderly or simply cannot attend: running a bank account, managing or selling property, dealing with offices and courts.

Signing and where it goes

It is signed in front of witnesses and usually a notary. For use abroad, or for selling property, many countries also require it to be registered, attested by an embassy or apostilled. The attorney shows the original to banks and offices.

Points to get right

Give only the powers that are needed, and delete the rest. A general power gives the attorney great control.
Banks and land registries often have their own requirements, and some will only accept their own form. Ask them before you sign.
A power of attorney for selling property usually has to be registered to be accepted.
Keep a record of whom you have given it to, so that you can tell them if you revoke it.

How to fill it in

Press Open in editor, or download the Word file to fill it in on your computer.
Replace every blank line with your own details, and delete the clauses and choices that do not apply.
Read it through once more as the other party would read it.
In the editor, press Print / PDF to make a PDF, or Word in the File tab to save a Word file.

Before you sign

These templates are general forms written to save time, not legal advice. The law differs from country to country and changes, and a paper about property, money or employment has legal effect. Fill in every blank, delete what does not apply, check the result against the law where you are, and have an important document reviewed by a lawyer before it is signed.

Questions

Questions and answers

What is the difference between a general and a special power of attorney?

A general power lets the attorney act in many matters. A special power is limited to one task, such as selling one named property or appearing in one case.

How do I cancel a power of attorney?

Sign a written revocation, tell the attorney and every bank or office that has a copy, and where the power was registered, register the revocation too.

Is this power of attorney template free?

Yes. You can download it in Word or PDF, or fill it in online and print it, without payment or sign up, and no watermark is added.

Can I edit it online?

Yes. Press Open in editor: the template opens as an ordinary document in your browser. Fill in the blanks, change any clause, then download it as a Word file or a PDF.

Is it valid in my country?

It is written in a general form that is used in many countries, but the law differs from place to place. Check it against the rules where you are, and have an important document reviewed by a lawyer.

Is what I type sent anywhere?

No. What you type stays in your own browser on your device. Nothing is uploaded.

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