A power of attorney gives a person authority to act on another's behalf. This can be helpful in a situation where one person is going out of town and needs another to take care of things for them. These do not include medical and health issues. A statutory short form power of attorney is a power of attorney that cites the state statute regulating the document. Each state is different and the form needs to state the specific state statute.

These forms can be prepared by an attorney at a law firm or you can download them on the computer from the internet. The attorney cost for this form can run between $150 to $300 depending on the firm and the circumstances. They can be downloaded from the internet for as little as $25 or even for free.

These documents should be reviewed carefully prior to execution. If you choose to utilize and online version, be certain that it refers to your local state statute. Additionally, you will want to be sure that it outlines the intent you wish to accomplish. You should print out the forms prior to completing them online. Go over them and write in all the information that you can complete on the hard copy before you input it into the computer. This will help you to see that everything is included that you need to be included.

When you have completed your forms be sure to sign it in front of a notary public and witnesses. Be sure to put the original document in a safe place since once you have signed it, it is legal. You can keep copies on hand and give copies to the person who is your representative.

Make sure that the person that you choose to act in your place is someone that you complete trust. This document will give them the right to speak for you in many ways and you want to be sure it is someone that you have complete confidence in. Also, be sure to pick an appropriate expiration date on the document. This will ensure that the issue be revisited after a set amount of time