- stocks, bonds, and other securities, and manage investments.
- Health and Personal Matters: Make decisions regarding personal care, including living arrangements, consistent with applicable law.
- Government Benefits: Manage applications and correspondence related to social security, Medicare, Medicaid, and other benefits.
2.2. The Agent is further empowered to perform any and all acts reasonably necessary to accomplish the above.
3. LIMITATIONS
3.1. This power of attorney does not authorize the Agent to make or revoke the Principal’s Last Will and Testament or other testamentary documents.
3.2. The Agent shall not use this authority for personal gain or to engage in any acts of self-dealing, unless expressly authorized herein.
4. EFFECTIVENESS AND TERMINATION
4.1. This General Power of Attorney shall become effective on [Insert Effective Date] and shall remain in effect until:
- Revoked by the Principal through written notice to the Agent;
- The death or incapacity of the Principal, unless a durable power of attorney is specified; or
- Termination by operation of law.
4.2. The Principal reserves the right to revoke this Power of Attorney at any time by providing written notice to the Agent.
5. GOVERNING LAW
5.1. This Power of Attorney shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [Insert State or Jurisdiction].
6. ACKNOWLEDGMENT BY AGENT
6.1. The Agent acknowledges and agrees to act in good faith, with diligence, loyalty, and in the best interests of the Principal, and to maintain accurate records of all actions taken under this Power of Attorney.
