What Is a Power of Attorney for a Minor Child in Kentucky?
A power of attorney for a minor child in Kentucky is a legal document that lets you appoint a trusted agent to care for your child. It’s a temporary solution when you expect to be unavailable, whether due to work, vacation, or a health issue.
Depending on the terms you include in your KY minor power of attorney, you can give your agent authority over your child’s care and custody. This often involves granting them power to decide on your child’s education and medical care.
Per KY Rev Stat § 403.352, the document cannot modify parental rights or transfer custody. It may also not grant the agent the authority to consent to the child’s marriage or an abortion for the child.
Signing Requirements for a Kentucky Power of Attorney for a Minor Child
Kentucky state law does not outline any signing requirements for a minor child power of attorney. Instead, KY Rev Stat § 457.050 serves as the governing statute. Under this law, a notary public must acknowledge the POA document for it to be valid.
How Long Does a Power of Attorney for a Minor Child in Kentucky Last?
KY House Bill 420 establishes that a power of attorney for a minor child can last for up to one year. You can designate a shorter term by recording an earlier end date in your form (or stating that the minor POA expires upon completion of a certain task).
Parents or guardians can revoke their Kentucky minor power of attorney at any time. You must put the revocation in writing, which is made simple with Legal Templates’s Kentucky power of attorney revocation form.
Sample Kentucky Minor Power of Attorney
See an example of our printable Kentucky minor power of attorney form below. You can fill it out how you see fit, granting your desired powers and implementing any restrictions you’d like. Once you complete our guided questionnaire, you can download the final form in PDF or Word format. You’ll have copies to distribute to your child’s school, physician, and other relevant parties.
Form AOC-796 (Minor Power of Attorney in Kentucky)
Per KY Rev Stat § 27A.095, the Administrative Office of the Courts has developed an official power of attorney for children, specifically for medical and school decision-making. This official form is called Form AOC-796. It can only be obtained from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services or the office of the circuit clerk where the agent lives.
Under state law, this official form can be used to grant decision-making for most of the child’s health care and schooling needs. However, it may not be used to consent to HIV/AIDS testing, controlled substance testing, or any other testing that requires a separate court order or informed consent.
