Power of Attorney (Financial) in Tennessee
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 Tennessee law says
| Power of attorney signing rules | Tennessee uses the Uniform Durable Power of Attorney Act, not the newer Uniform Power of Attorney Act. A power of attorney is durable only if it says so, for example 'This power of attorney shall not be affected by subsequent disability or incapacity of the principal,' or says it takes effect upon the principal's incapacity. The definition section sets no notary or witness requirement. To be recorded with the county register (as for real estate), an instrument must be acknowledged or proved by two subscribing witnesses and must show who prepared it. Read on codes.findlaw.com (a public copy of the official code); check against the official code. The page says it is current as of January 2, 2024. |
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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.