Power of Attorney (Financial) in Utah

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 Utah law says

Power of attorney signing rules	Utah has adopted the Uniform Power of Attorney Act (now in Title 75A, Chapter 2) and provides a 'Statutory Form Power of Attorney.' A power of attorney is durable unless it expressly says it ends when the principal becomes incapacitated. It must be signed by the principal (or by another person at the principal's direction and in the principal's presence) before a notary public or other officer authorized to take acknowledgments. To be recorded with a county recorder, a document needs a certificate of acknowledgment or similar notarial certificate. The act was moved from Title 75, Chapter 9 to Title 75A, Chapter 2 effective September 1, 2024. Special limits apply when a principal lives in a care facility. Source: Utah Code §§ 75A-2-104, 75A-2-105, 75A-2-301, 57-3-101

Power of attorney signing rules

Utah has adopted the Uniform Power of Attorney Act (now in Title 75A, Chapter 2) and provides a 'Statutory Form Power of Attorney.' A power of attorney is durable unless it expressly says it ends when the principal becomes incapacitated. It must be signed by the principal (or by another person at the principal's direction and in the principal's presence) before a notary public or other officer authorized to take acknowledgments. To be recorded with a county recorder, a document needs a certificate of acknowledgment or similar notarial certificate.

The act was moved from Title 75, Chapter 9 to Title 75A, Chapter 2 effective September 1, 2024. Special limits apply when a principal lives in a care facility.

Source: Utah Code §§ 75A-2-104, 75A-2-105, 75A-2-301, 57-3-101

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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.