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 & Requirements
Statute: Chapter 58, Article 6 of the Kansas Statutes.
Signing Requirements: You must acknowledge your signature on the power of attorney form before a notary public (§ 58-652).
Kansas Power of Attorney – By Type
General (Financial) Power of Attorney
Appoints a third party you wish to manage your financial affairs.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
Medical Power of Attorney
Gives your preferred medical care plan legal authority should you become unable to make decisions.
Signing Requirements: Two witnesses or a notary public (§ 58-629).
Durable Power of Attorney
Grants an agent permission to continue managing a principal's affairs after the principal becomes unable to make decisions.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
Limited Power of Attorney
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.
Minor (Child) Power of Attorney
Assigns temporary authority to a third party (agent) to take parental responsibility for a child.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
Vehicle Power of Attorney (Form TR-41)
Authorizes a trusted third party to manage your affairs in relation to motor vehicles.
Signing Requirements: Principal only.
Tax Power of Attorney (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 Power of Attorney
Use this to authorize an agent for real estate management, including selling or refinancing.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
Revocation of Power of Attorney
Use to terminate a previously granted power of attorney, effectively ending the principal-agent relationship.
Signing Requirements: Two witnesses and/or notary public (recommended).