An Idaho durable power of attorney form is a document that grants specific powers to someone you trust—called an “agent”—to handle financial matters for you (the “principal”). The term “durable” means that the power of attorney stays in effect even if you become incapacitated.
Laws
In Idaho, power of attorney forms are durable by default.
- Statute: § 15-12-101 (Idaho Uniform Power of Attorney Act).
- Presumed Durable: Yes — durability presumed (§ 15-12-104).
- Signing Requirements: Signature required. No witnesses are required unless the principal is unable to sign the document due to a physical condition. In this case, the Notary Public may sign the document under the direction of the principal and before a witness.
- Notarization: The signature is presumed genuine if acknowledged before a notary public (§ 15-12-105).
- Statutory Form: Yes (§ 15-12-301).