The Vermont minor child power of attorney is a legal form enabling a parent or guardian to assign another person the authority to oversee their child’s needs. This document is often used when the primary caregiver cannot care for the child due to circumstances like illness, military service, or long trips. Once granted this authority through a power of attorney form, the designated agent will manage the minor’s educational, healthcare, financial, and living needs.
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For the document to be valid, it must include signatures from all legal parents verified by a licensed notary. Although this is a temporary delegation of authority, parents or legal guardians may revoke it at any time by providing written notice.
Title 14, § 2623 of the Vermont Statutes outlines the petition process for appointing a guardian for a minor. It requires detailed information about the child, the proposed guardian, and the reasons for guardianship. Unlike the minor child power of attorney, this process establishes a more permanent caregiving arrangement through the court. You can get the Form PMG70g and all Vermont POA templates on our site.
| Document Name | Vermont Minor Child Power of Attorney Form |
| Other Name | Vermont Temporary Guardianship Form |
| Relevant Laws | – |
| Duration | Not Specified |
| Avg. Time to Fill Out | 10 minutes |
| # of Fillable Fields | 44 |
| Available Formats | Adobe PDF |
The Vermont minor child POA allows a parent or guardian to appoint another person to make decisions and handle responsibilities for a minor child. This guide provides step-by-step instructions on completing the form correctly.
1. Parent or Guardian Information
Start by entering your full name and current address. Indicate your relationship to the minor child by checking the appropriate box (Parent, Court-Appointed Guardian, or Court-Appointed Conservator).
2. Minor Child Information
Enter the minor child’s full name, date of birth and current address. If there is more than one parent or guardian, complete the additional statement sections with their information.
3. Agent Appointment
Provide the full name and address of the person you appoint as the agent (attorney-in-fact) for the minor child. Clearly state the authority you are granting, which may include:
If you wish to appoint a successor agent in case the primary agent is unable or unwilling to serve, provide the name and address of this alternate agent.
4. Effective Date
Specify the date when the power of attorney becomes effective and the date it will end.
5. Signatures and Notarization
Sign and date the form in the presence of a notary public or another authorized officer. Ensure all legal parents or guardians also sign the form, as their signatures must be verified by the notary.
