What Is a Kansas Minor (Child) Power of Attorney?
A Kansas minor (child) power of attorney lets you delegate decision-making powers for your child to a trusted agent. Under this document, the agent often has the authority to decide on the child’s medical care and education. However, you can limit their power if you only want them to handle one aspect of the child’s care.
This document is ideal when you cannot be present due to travel or scheduled procedures. You remain as the primary caregiver since a KS minor POA does not transfer custody or parental rights.
Signing Requirements for a Kansas Power of Attorney for a Minor Child
The signing requirements for a Kansas minor power of attorney are the same as those for general powers of attorney in the state. A notary public must acknowledge the document for it to be legally valid (KS Stat § 58-652).
How Long Does a Power of Attorney for a Minor Child in Kansas Last?
A power of attorney for a minor child in Kansas is usually valid for up to one year, although parents or guardians can denote a shorter term.
If a child placement agency places a child with a host family under the Host Families Act, the authority can last for up to one year (KS Stat § 38-2403). If the year expires, the minor POA can be renewed for one more year.
Exceptions exist for host parents who are actively serving in the military. If they are on active duty service, their POA will last for the length of their active duty service plus 30 days.
A parent or guardian can revoke a KS minor child power of attorney at any time. Complete a Kansas power of attorney revocation form to nullify the existing authority.
Sample Kansas Minor Power of Attorney
Our Kansas minor power of attorney form is a simple way for parents to give a trusted person the legal right to look after their child’s needs temporarily. View an example below and fill out your own with Legal Templates’ guided form. Then, download a copy in PDF or Word format. Once you distribute it to your child’s doctor and school, your agent can act in the way you’ve outlined in the document.
