A Tennessee Power of Attorney is a legal document that grants authority to another person to make financial or medical decisions on your behalf. The person you assign to act as your agent must be someone you trust and who will work in your best interests. With a Tennessee Power of Attorney, you can have peace of mind knowing that your affairs will be managed by someone you have chosen and who understands your wishes.
By Type
General/Financial Power of Attorney
Enable a trusted agent to manage financial decisions on behalf of the principal.
Signing Requirements: No laws.
Medical Power of Attorney
Give doctors and caregivers legal instructions on how to manage your care should you become incapacitated (legally unable to make your own decisions).
Signing Requirements: Notary public or at two witnesses (§ 34-6-203(a)(3)).
Durable Power of Attorney
Use so the agent's authority to act does not expire if the principal becomes incapacitated.
Signing Requirements: No laws.
Real Estate Power of Attorney
Extend powers to a trusted agent so they can buy, sell, and manage your property.
Signing Requirements: Principal only (a notary acknowledgment or two witnesses are recommended).
Minor (Child) Power of Attorney
Nominate a trusted third party (agent) to assume parental responsibility for a limited period.
Signing Requirements: Notary public or two witnesses.
Vehicle Power of Attorney (Form RV-F1311401)
Give a proxy or agent authority to manage a principal's vehicle-related affairs on their behalf.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
Tennessee Tax Power of Attorney | Form RV-F0103801
Let someone handle your taxes when you can't do so yourself.
Signing Requirements: Taxpayer and representative.
