Wyoming Minor Child Power of Attorney Form

Wyoming Minor Child Power of Attorney Explained

It is a signed paper that names an adult you trust, called the agent, to look after your son or daughter while you cannot. Parents often choose a grandparent, an aunt or uncle, or a close friend. Pick someone who already knows the school, the doctors, and the daily routine, and talk the plan through together before you fill anything in.

If you need someone to handle money matters instead, the Wyoming general financial power of attorney form is built for that. More options are on the Wyoming power of attorney forms page.

Wyoming Statutes for a Minor Child Power of Attorney

Parents who want the legal background behind this arrangement can start with the Wyoming statutes listed here. Specific sections of the Wyoming Statutes govern this authority. Here are the aspects outlined in the law:

• Section 3-2-301 establishes the legal framework for appointing a temporary guardian in the absence of the parent or guardian.
• Section 3-2-302 details the powers that can be granted to the attorney-in-fact, including decisions related to education, healthcare, and the child’s general welfare.

All power of attorney forms must be executed properly to be effective, which includes requirements for it to be in writing, signed by the granting party, and notarized. The power of attorney is revocable at any time by the person who granted it, ensuring they can reclaim authority over the child’s affairs whenever necessary.

Check out Wyoming POA forms if you need other state-specific power of attorney templates.

Wyoming Minor Child Power of Attorney Form Details

How to Fill Out the Wyoming Minor Child Power of Attorney Form

Filling out the Wyoming minor child power of attorney form correctly ensures that the designated individual can legally act on the minor child’s behalf. The steps below follow the FormsPal template on this page. Download the free PDF and open it in Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you do not have it, download Adobe Acrobat Reader first, then work through the parts in the order the pages appear.

The screenshots under each step show the FormsPal Wyoming Wyoming 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. Your details and the minor child. Enter your name and address, then initial the blank next to Parent, Court-Appointed Guardian, or Court-Appointed Conservator. Next, add the minor's full name, date of birth, and address.

   

2. Second parent or guardian and the agent. Complete the additional statement only if there is a second parent, guardian, or conservator. Then enter the agent's name and address. The agent is the person you appoint as attorney-in-fact.

   

3. Powers and successor agent. Choose item 1 or item 2 on the form. You can delegate all powers allowed under Wyoming law, which includes making decisions about medical treatment, education, care, housing, and the child’s general welfare. Item 2 is for a limited list of powers that you write on the lines provided. Add a successor agent's name and address if you want a backup.

   

4. Effective date. Enter the date the power of attorney starts and the date it ends.

   

5. Signatures and date. The statement above the signatures says you do not intend to give up your parental rights. Enter the day, month, and year, then add a signature and printed name in each column. A second parent or guardian uses the second column.

   

6. Acknowledgment, State of Wyoming. Page 3 is the acknowledgment block. It has blanks for the county, the date, the officer's name and title, and the name of the person who appears.

   

7. Officer signature and seal. Leave the signature and seal line at the bottom of page 3 empty. The officer completing the acknowledgment fills it in.

   

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

Once every blank is filled in, print the pages and keep them together. The steps below take you from a finished draft to a signed copy, and the last paragraph covers what to do with the copies.

1. Check the details. Read all three pages once and check that every name, address, and date is right and matches the IDs.
2. Sign and date. The parent/guardian and any additional parent/guardian must sign and date the form. Include the printed names of all signatories.
3. Notarization. The final step is to have the document notarized. The notary public will complete the acknowledgment section, verifying the identities of the signatories and confirming that the document was signed in their presence.

Make copies of the signed pages and keep the original somewhere safe. Give the agent a copy, and share one with the school or doctor if the agent will deal with them.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Small slips are easy to make on a short paper. Typical ones are leaving the end date blank, using a nickname instead of a full name, and skipping the successor agent line. Read it once more before anyone signs, and ask the agent and the other parent to check their own details too. Leave every printed word as it is, and add your own details only on the blank lines.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Wyoming minor child power of attorney used for?

Parents use it to name a trusted adult, called the agent, to care for a son or daughter during travel, illness, or military service. The form lists the powers you hand over, such as medical care and school decisions.

How long does it take to fill this out?

The template has 44 fillable fields and takes about 10 minutes. Gather the names, addresses, and dates first so you can finish in one sitting.

Can I fill in the PDF on my computer?

Yes. Download the free Adobe PDF, then type your answers in Adobe Acrobat or the PDF editor, or print it and write the answers by hand.

Who should I name as the agent?

Choose an adult you trust who knows your family well, such as a relative or close friend. You can also name a backup on the successor agent line.

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General information, not legal or tax advice.

Mara Erlach

Writer & Attorney

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.