Arkansas Minor Child Power of Attorney Form

What Is the Arkansas Minor Child Power of Attorney Form?

This page explains what the Arkansas minor child power of attorney is, how each part of the FormsPal template works, and what to do with it once signed. Read the short overview below first, then move on to the step-by-step instructions.

Under this power of attorney form, the appointed person, often referred to as the attorney-in-fact, can make decisions about the child’s education, healthcare, and general welfare. However, it’s important to note that this is not the same as legal guardianship, a more permanent arrangement made through a court order.

The document must be properly completed and notarized to establish this power of attorney. All Arkansas POA forms must clearly state the powers granted and the duration for which they are valid.

Arkansas Minor Child Power of Attorney Form Details

How to Fill Out the Arkansas Minor Child POA Form

These steps follow the free FormsPal template you can download from this page, a three-page PDF with 44 fillable fields. Work through the parts in order, from the parent and child details to the notary section. The details table above lists about 10 minutes to complete it.

The screenshots under each step show the FormsPal Arkansas Arkansas Minor Child Power of Attorney template filled with sample entries in blue, so you can see where each answer goes. The names, addresses, dates and amounts are examples only.

1. Parent, guardian or conservator and the minor child. Enter your name, then mark whether you are the parent, court-appointed guardian or court-appointed conservator. You must also provide your current residential address. Next, enter the child's full name, date of birth and address.

   

2. Second parent or guardian and the agent. Complete the additional statement only if there is more than one parent, guardian or conservator. Then enter the name and current address of the person you appoint as agent (attorney-in-fact). The agent is the person you choose to act for your child.

   

3. Authority granted and successor attorney-in-fact. Choose between general authority (item 1) and limited authority (item 2). The template lists the general powers, so item 1 needs nothing more. For item 2, write the exact powers on the lines provided. Then enter the agent's name, the alternate agent's name and the alternate's address in the Successor Attorney-in-Fact paragraph.

   

4. Effective date. Fill in the date when the POA will become effective and when it expires. Remember, the duration cannot exceed one year.

   

5. Signing date, signatures and printed names. Read the statement about parental rights printed above the date line. Then fill in the day, month and year of signing. The template has two signature lines with a printed name under each. The second line is for the other parent or guardian, if any.

   

6. Acknowledgment: county, date and officer. Page 3 holds the notary's acknowledgment. It has spaces for the county, the date, the officer's name and title, and the name of the person who appeared.

   

7. Notary signature and seal. The Signature line and the seal space at the bottom of page 3 are for the notary.

   

How to Sign and Use the Arkansas Minor Child Power of Attorney

After you complete the template, print the finished pages and get ready to sign. The steps below cover signing, the notary and what to do afterward. Keep the original and every copy together, so you can find them when you need them.

1. Sign the pages. The form must be signed by you and, if applicable, the other parent or guardian.
2. Meet with a notary public. The signatures must be witnessed and notarized, so ensure this section is completed in the presence of a notary.
3. Let the notary complete the acknowledgment. The notary will verify your identity and sign the document, officially notarizing the POA. Ensure the notary fills in the county of notarization and the date.
4. Keep your copies. Store the original in a safe place and make copies for yourself and for the person you appointed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Most questions about this template come down to preparation. Have every necessary name, address and date ready before you start, complete the PDF on your computer or print it, and keep a copy of the signed pages with your other important papers.

How long does the template take to complete?

The details table on this page lists an average of 10 minutes and 44 fillable fields. Gather the names, addresses and dates of birth first, so you can finish in one sitting.

Can I type into the PDF on my computer?

Yes. You can download Adobe PDF files from this page and type into the fillable fields, or use the FormsPal PDF editor to edit the PDF online. Print the finished pages when you are ready to sign.

What details do I need before I start?

Have these ready, so things go quickly:

• Your full name and current address
• The child's full name, date of birth and address
• The full name and address of the person you appoint as agent
• The name and address of a successor agent, if you want to name one
• The dates you want the power of attorney to start and end

What is an attorney-in-fact?

The attorney-in-fact, also called the agent, is the person you name on the template to act for your child. It uses both terms for the same role.

General information, not legal or tax advice.

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Mara Erlach

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Mara has been practicing estate planning and trust law in California since 2003, taking pride in helping clients of all backgrounds and asset profiles form a complete and customized estate plan. Her specialties are: estate planning, wills and trusts, trust and probate administration.