The Arizona child power of attorney is a legal document that allows a parent or guardian to grant another person the authority to make decisions regarding a child’s care, custody, and property for a specified period. A parent or guardian can use this POA form when they are temporarily unable to care for the child due to illness, military deployment, or extended travel.
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According to Arizona Revised Statutes, Sections 14-5104, a POA for a minor child can last for a maximum of six months unless extended due to military service. The document should specify the start and end dates of the delegation of authority.
To be legally valid, the parent or guardian must sign a power of attorney in the presence of a notary public. The document should also include instructions on how the parent or guardian can revoke or terminate the POA.
Use a standard power of attorney template to create a document that meets your specific needs. For specific details, review all the Arizona POA forms on our site.
Document Name | Arizona Minor Child Power of Attorney Form |
Other Name | Power of Attorney Delegating Parental Powers |
Relevant Laws | Arizona Revised Statutes, Sections 14-5104 and 14-5107 |
Duration | Six Months |
Avg. Time to Fill Out | 10 minutes |
# of Fillable Fields | 25 |
Available Formats | Adobe PDF |
Parents or guardians in Arizona can use the power of attorney for delegating parental powers. Here is a detailed guide to help you fill out the form accurately.
1. Provide Information Needed
Begin by entering the current full legal name of the parent or guardian giving temporary authority. Then, list the full legal names and dates of birth of each child. Ensure all names are spelled correctly to avoid any legal discrepancies.
2. Identify the Agent
The following section requires you to specify the full legal name and full physical address of the person who agrees to accept the delegation of parental authority. This person, also referred to as the attorney-in-fact, will be responsible for the child or children as specified in the document.
3. Delegate Responsibilities
You must decide whether to delegate all parental responsibilities or only specific ones. If choosing specific responsibilities, clearly describe them in the space provided to avoid ambiguity about the agent’s powers.
4. Set the Duration
Determine the duration of the power of attorney. The standard duration is up to six months unless the principal is on active military duty, which can extend up to one year. Fill in the start and expiration dates accordingly.
5. Manner of Revocation
Understand how to revoke the power of attorney. The form allows the principal to revoke the document in writing before expiration. Familiarize yourself with this section to know your rights and responsibilities.
6. Compensation Clause
Acknowledge that the Attorney-in-Fact will not receive compensation for their duties unless otherwise specified in a separate agreement.
7. Signatures and Notarization
The principal and a witness must sign the form in the presence of a notary. The principal’s signature must be sworn and declared willingly, and the witness must attest to the principal’s capacity and voluntary action.
8. Notarization
The final step is to have the document notarized. The notary public will fill in the state and county, date, and seal to authenticate the signatures of the principal and the witness.