A Kansas power of attorney is a document that grants someone the legal authority to make decisions on your behalf. You (the “principal”) can choose an “agent” to make important legal decisions and sign paperwork when you can’t be there yourself or when you’re unable to make your own decisions due to health reasons (i.e., if you’re “incapacitated” due to injury, illness, or disability).
Laws
By Type
Durable (Financial)
Grants an agent permission to continue managing a principal's affairs after the principal becomes unable to make decisions.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
Limited
Allows you to give limited powers to an agent for a specific task, and typically ends when the task has been completed.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
Non-Durable (General)
Appoints a third party you wish to manage your financial affairs.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
Springing
It "springs" into effect in a certain situation, and ends at a time you specify.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
Minor (Child)
Assigns temporary authority to a third party (agent) to take parental responsibility for a child.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
Vehicle (Form TR-41)
Authorizes a trusted third party to manage your affairs in relation to motor vehicles.
Signing Requirements: Principal only.
Tax (Form DO-10)
Allows an individual to delegate a representative to manage their tax matters with the Kansas Department of Revenue.
Signing Requirements: Taxpayer(s) and representative(s).
Real Estate
Use this to authorize an agent for real estate management, including selling or refinancing.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
Revocation
Use to terminate a previously granted power of attorney, effectively ending the principal-agent relationship.
Signing Requirements: Two witnesses and/or notary public (recommended).
