A Utah Power of Attorney is an essential legal document that allows a designated agent to act on behalf of the principal in financial, business, or medical matters. This type of agreement can provide peace of mind for individuals who may be unable to make crucial decisions due to illness, injury, or incapacity.
By Type
Durable (Financial)
Your agent can continue to act on your behalf if you become incapacitated.
Signing Requirements: Notary public (§ 75-9-105).
Medical
Your chosen medical care plan will become legally enforceable should you become incapacitated.
Signing Requirements: One disinterested adult (§ 75-2a-107(c)).
Limited (Special)
Use for narrow circumstances such as a single transaction or a short period of time, where the principal needs someone to represent them temporarily.
Signing Requirements: Notary public (§ 75-9-105).
Non-Durable (General)
Provide an agent with broad authority to act on the principal’s behalf.
Signing Requirements: Notary public (§ 75-9-105).
Springing
“Springs” into effect in a certain situation, and ends at a time you specify.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
Vehicle
Permit someone to make choices regarding your vehicle when you're unavailable.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
Real Estate
Grant another person the right to act on your behalf in regards to your property and real estate transactions.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
Tax (Form TC-737)
Pass authority to a representative so they can manage your tax-related affairs.
Signing Requirements: Taxpayer and representative.
Minor (Child)
Grant someone power to make decisions relating to your child's health care, education, and extracurricular activities.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
Revocation
Nullify any previously granted authorization to act on your behalf.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
