The South Dakota minor child power of attorney is a legal document that enables a parent or guardian to grant the authority to make certain decisions regarding the care and welfare of their child. This authority can include decision-making powers related to education, health care, and everyday activities. With this power of attorney form, the child’s needs are met when the parent or guardian is unavailable due to circumstances like travel, illness, or military deployment.
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The legal provision for appointing a guardian or conservator for a minor is outlined in the South Dakota Codified Laws under Title 29A. Specifically, the relevant sections detail the process and requirements for establishing a temporary guardianship:
All South Dakota POA forms, including those for a minor child, must be notarized to ensure legality. Section 59-12-4 requires that any signature on the power of attorney be acknowledged before a notary public.
Document Name | South Dakota Minor Child Power of Attorney Form |
Other Name | South Dakota Temporary Guardianship Form |
Relevant Laws | South Dakota Codified Laws, Section 29A-5-201 |
Duration | Not Specified |
Avg. Time to Fill Out | 10 minutes |
# of Fillable Fields | 44 |
Available Formats | Adobe PDF |
Following these steps ensures that the South Dakota minor child POA form is completed accurately and legally binding.
1. Parent or Guardian Information
Begin by entering your full name and current address in the spaces provided. Indicate your relationship to the child by checking the appropriate box (Parent, Court-Appointed Guardian, or Court-Appointed Conservator).
2. Minor Child Information
Fill in the name, date of birth, and current address of the minor child. If there is more than one parent, guardian, or conservator, complete the additional statement with their information as well.
3. Appointing the Agent
Enter the name and address of the individual you appoint as the agent (attorney-in-fact) for the minor child. This person will have the authority to make decisions on behalf of the child.
4. Authority Granted
Specify the authority you are granting to the agent. You can grant all possible authority or limit it to specific tasks. For general authority, you can list broad powers such as consent to medical treatment, decision-making regarding schooling, supporting, and protecting the child’s best interests. For limited authority, clearly state the specific powers you are granting.
5. Successor Attorney-in-Fact
Designate a successor agent if the primary agent is unable or unwilling to serve. Provide the name and address of the successor agent.
6. Effective Date
Indicate the start and end dates for the POA’s effectiveness. Write the specific dates when the POA will begin and terminate.
7. Signatures and Notarization
Both parents or guardians (if applicable) must sign and date the document in the presence of a notary public. The notary will then complete the acknowledgment section, verifying the identities of the signatories and ensuring that the document is executed properly.