A Pennsylvania limited power of attorney form is a non-durable document that allows you to appoint a representative, or “attorney-in-fact,” to carry out specific, temporary tasks on your behalf. This form applies to a discrete transaction and terminates upon completion of the task or on a specified termination date. It is crucial to clearly describe the agent’s duties and the duration of their authority to avoid any confusion.
The attorney-in-fact must perform their tasks to the best of their abilities and in accordance with the principal’s directives. The limited power of attorney becomes void upon the principal’s death or incapacitation. Despite its temporary nature, it is important to choose a representative who will act responsibly and fairly.
Legal Considerations
Statute – Title 20 – Chapter 56: Powers of Attorney.
Authority – § 5601.4 – An agent under a power of attorney can act on behalf of the principal and exercise specific authority as explicitly granted by the agreement.
Signing Requirements – § 5601 – Two witnesses and a Notary Public. The witnesses must be someone other than the principal or the power of attorney named in the document.
Related Forms
Vehicle Power of Attorney
Allows vehicle owners to appoint an agent to manage vehicle titling and registration.
Signing Requirements: Two witnesses and notary public.
Minor (Child) Power of Attorney
Provides temporary care for a child's health and education.
Signing Requirements: Two witnesses and notary public.
Real Estate Power of Attorney
Authorizes an agent to manage the principal's real estate matters
Signing Requirements: Notary public and two witnesses.
