Power of Attorney for the Care of Children(for Single Parent/One Custodial Parent) –This document allows a single parent(called the “Principal” or “Grantor”) of one or more children, who has full/sole legal custody of the child/children to appoint another person to act as his or her Attorney-in-Fact to care for the child/children on a temporary basis (i.e. for a limited time). This form allows the Attorney-in-Fact to make decisions for the children in place of the parent, including health care, education and welfare decisions.

A different form is available on this site for “two parent” (i.e. father and mother)families.

This form can be used in West Virginia.

This package contains a (1) Power of Attorney for the Care of Children; (2) simple instructions plus a checklist; and(3) additional useful information about Power of Attorney for the Care of Children – (Single Parent / One Custodial Parent).

This form contains a West Virginia Power of Attorney for Health Care. It enables a person (the “principal”) to name another individual as their agent (an “attorney in fact” or “health care agent”) to make health-care decisions for them if they become incapable of making their own decisions.

This package contains (1) Information and Instruction for West Virginia Power of Attorney for Health Care (Medical Power of Attorney); (2) West Virginia Power of Attorney for Health Care Form (Medical Power of Attorney).

This West Virginia Power of Attorney for Health Care is based on Chapter 16 Section 16-30-4 et. Seq. of the West Virginia Code. The following are useful excerpts from the West Virginia Code relating to the West Virginia Power of Attorney for Health Care Form.

Limited Power of Attorney Form (with “Do it yourself” options) – This Document allows a person individual (called the “Principal” or “Grantor”) to authorize someone else (called the “Attorney-in fact” or “Agent”) to act on his or her behalf. This document becomes effective immediately. The document author/grantor can decide whether it should be a durable or non-durable Power of Attorney. Various optional pre written paragraphs are included in the forms package and the form can be customized to fit your needs.

You will need to use a word-processor or other text editing software to edit and use this form and you need to be able to copy, cut and paste text in the document. This form is not available in PDF format.

Other types of Power of Attorney form packages are available at findlegalforms.com as well, including pre- written ones that do not need any modifications and can be used as-is.

This form can be used in West Virginia.

This package contains (1) Instructions & Checklist for Limited Power of Attorney(with optional paragraphs); (2)Information for Limited Power of Attorney;(3) Limited Power of Attorney.

A General Power of Attorney Form designates a person to handle the business, financial and legal affairs of another person, either for a specific function or for overall day-to-day needs. For example, a Power of Attorney may be used where one person is unable to personally attend to a specific legal affair or piece of business, and wishes to have a designated representative handle the matter on his or her behalf. In a more tragic example, a Power of Attorney may
be used in situations where a person’s mental or physical capacities leave him or her unable to make decisions.

Key provisions this form includes:
• Principal’s and Agent’s name and address: Identifies the Principal and the Agent
• Power to enter binding contracts on Principal’s behalf: Grants the Agent the power to enter contracts for the Principal
• Power to maintain, manage, and insure Principal’s property: Allows the Agent to take care of the Principal’s property
• Power to make gifts and charitable contributions of Principal’s property: Provides for Agent being able to make gifts on Principal’s behalf

This attorney-prepared packet includes:
(1) Instructions & Checklist for Durable Power of Attorney Effective Immediately
(2) Information for Durable Power of Attorney Effective Immediately
(3) Durable Power of Attorney Effective Immediately

State Law Compliance: Designed for use in West Virginia

Durable Power of Attorney (Effective upon Disability) – Allows an individual (called the “Principal” or “Grantor”) to authorize someone else (called the “Attorney-in-fact” or “Agent”) to act on his or her behalf. This Durable Power of Attorney document becomes effective upon the disability or incapacity of the Grantor.

This form can be used in West Virginia.

This package contains a (1) Durable Power of Attorney Form (Effective upon Disability); (2) simple instructions plus a checklist; and (3) additional useful information about Durable Power of Attorney Forms.

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