A New Hampshire non-durable (general) power of attorney lets you designate a family lawyer, accountant, friend, or another trusted person to handle your financial responsibilities. You can consider what abilities you want them to have within this non-durable document, including managing a bank account, paying bills, or opening a credit card.
Your attorney-in-fact will keep these powers until you revoke them while you’re mentally competent or when you become incapacitated. Some principals create a durable power of attorney to preserve their agent’s authority if they become unable to make decisions.
Laws — Chapter 564-E (Uniform Power of Attorney Act).
Durable (NH Rev. Stat. § 564-E:104) – All powers of attorney are durable unless the principal states otherwise with clear wording.
Signing Requirements (NH Rev. Stat. § 564-E:105) – When a principal signs their name in the presence of a notary public, the document will be valid in the perspective of New Hampshire law.
