The Kentucky minor child power of attorney is a legal document that allows parents or guardians to temporarily grant authority over their child to another adult. The authority in this POA form can include making decisions regarding the child’s education, health care, and general welfare.
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In Kentucky, you can use Form AOC-796, officially known as the “power of attorney to delegate parental power.” With this document, a parent or guardian delegates authority over the care, custody, or property of a minor child or ward for a specified period of time. It’s important to note that all Kentucky POA forms must be in writing and signed by the delegating parent or guardian in the presence of a notary public to ensure its legality.
Document Name | Kentucky Minor Child Power of Attorney Form |
Other Name | Kentucky Temporary Guardianship Form |
Relevant Laws | Kentucky Revised Statutes, Section 27A.095 |
Duration | Not Specified |
Avg. Time to Fill Out | 8 minutes |
# of Fillable Fields | 19 |
Available Formats | Adobe PDF |
Form AOC-796 involves filling out specific sections detailing the delegated powers and delegation duration and identifying information about the child, the parent or guardian, and the appointed attorney-in-fact.
1. Identify and Record Personal Information
Start by entering your full name as the minor child’s parent, legal custodian, or guardian. Next, fill in your residential information, including city, county, and state. Provide your complete street address in the designated space.
2. Appoint Your Attorney-in-Fact
Designate the individual you designate as your attorney-in-fact by writing their full name. Include the full residential address where they reside with the minor child.
3. Specify Powers Granted
Clearly identify the minor child for whom you are granting powers. Specify the type of medical treatments and school-related decisions your attorney-in-fact will be authorized to handle. Ensure the scope of medical treatment excludes anything that legally requires separate consent.
4. Affirm Residency Information
State the minor child’s living arrangement by affirming that they reside with the appointed attorney-in-fact. Provide the complete address of the attorney-in-fact where the minor child will be residing.
5. Sign and Date the Document
Complete the form by signing and dating it in the presence of a notary. Ensure your printed name and signature are entered in the designated areas.
6. Notarization
The document must be subscribed and sworn before a notary public. Fill in the notarization date, and ensure the notary provides their signature with details of their commission expiration.
This document is not a court order but signifies the attorney-in-fact’s authority to make specific decisions for the minor child. The power of attorney will remain effective until you terminate it in writing.