An Alaska power of attorney is a legal document that gives someone else (called an “agent”) the authority to make decisions for you regarding specific medical, financial, or personal affairs.
Laws
Statute: Protection of Minors and Incapacitated Persons and Their Property; Powers of Attorney (Alaska Statutes, Title 13, Chapter 26).
By Type
Durable (Financial)
Most documents are not durable in Alaska unless you explicitly note otherwise.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
Medical
You can designate someone else to make health care decisions on your behalf if you do not have the capacity to make your own choices.
Signing Requirements: A notary public or two witnesses (AS 13.52.010(b)).
Limited (Special)
Allows you to give limited powers to an agent for a certain task, and usually ends when the task has been completed.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
Non-Durable (General)
The broad powers conveyed to another person can be specifically limited to predominantly economic matters.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
Springing
“Springs” into effect in specific circumstances, and ends at a time you choose (for example, if you become incapacitated).
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
Vehicle (Form 847)
You can allow someone else to sign documents on your behalf related to: purchasing/selling a vehicle, applying for a title or registration, and transferring vehicle ownership.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
Real Estate
Enables a chosen agent to manage real estate affairs on behalf of the principal.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
Tax (Form POA 774)
Allows you to appoint an attorney-in-fact to manage the state taxes on your behalf.
Signing Requirements: Principal and agent.
Minor (Child)
Delegates temporary decision-making authority for your child to a chosen agent.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
Revocation
Enables the principal to terminate the authority granted to an agent.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
