Power of Attorney (Financial) in New Jersey

A financial power of attorney lets you name an agent to handle money and property for you. Many states have their own statutory form and signing rules (notary, witnesses), and banks often ask for that form. Check your state's rules below; if your state has a statutory form, use it.

What New Jersey law says

Power of attorney signing rules	New Jersey's law is the Revised Durable Power of Attorney Act. A power of attorney must be in writing, signed, and acknowledged in the manner required for deeds (before an attorney, notary public, county clerk, register of deeds, surrogate, or other authorized officer). It is durable only if it contains words such as 'this power of attorney shall not be affected by subsequent disability or incapacity of the principal, or lapse of time' or similar words showing that intent. Enacted by P.L.2000, c.109; the Legislature's current table of contents shows no later amendment to these sections. Revocation by a later written instrument must also be acknowledged (N.J.S.A. 46:2B-8.10). Source: N.J.S.A. 46:2B-8.1, 46:2B-8.2, 46:2B-8.9; N.J.S.A. 46:14-2.1, 46:14-6.1

Power of attorney signing rules

New Jersey's law is the Revised Durable Power of Attorney Act. A power of attorney must be in writing, signed, and acknowledged in the manner required for deeds (before an attorney, notary public, county clerk, register of deeds, surrogate, or other authorized officer). It is durable only if it contains words such as 'this power of attorney shall not be affected by subsequent disability or incapacity of the principal, or lapse of time' or similar words showing that intent.

Enacted by P.L.2000, c.109; the Legislature's current table of contents shows no later amendment to these sections. Revocation by a later written instrument must also be acknowledged (N.J.S.A. 46:2B-8.10).

Source: N.J.S.A. 46:2B-8.1, 46:2B-8.2, 46:2B-8.9; N.J.S.A. 46:14-2.1, 46:14-6.1

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FINANCIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY

I, [principal full name], of [principal address], appoint [agent full name], of [agent address], as my agent.

Successor agent (if my agent cannot serve): [successor agent name and address]

My agent may act for me in these matters: [list the powers you grant, e.g. banking, real estate, taxes, benefits, bills]

Limits or special instructions: [any limits, or 'none']

This power of attorney [continues if I become incapacitated (durable) / ends if I become incapacitated], and takes effect [now / on a date or event].

Signed on [date]. Principal signature: ____________________

[Witness signatures and notary acknowledgment, as your state requires]

Agent's acceptance (if your state requires it): ____________________

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General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.