General Power of Attorney Generator

GENERAL POWER OF ATTORNEY

Date: February 10, 2026

KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS:

I, [Principal Name], residing at [Principal Address] (the "Principal"), being of sound mind and legal age, do hereby appoint:

[Agent Name]
Address: [Agent Address]
Relationship: [Relationship]

as my true and lawful Attorney-in-Fact ("Agent") to act in my name, place, and stead in the matters described below.

1. GRANT OF AUTHORITY

I grant my Agent the following powers to act on my behalf:

(a) BANKING AND FINANCIAL MATTERS
My Agent shall have the authority to:
- Open, close, and manage bank accounts in my name;
- Deposit and withdraw funds;
- Access safe deposit boxes;
- Make, endorse, and deposit checks;
- Manage savings, checking, and money market accounts;
- Buy, sell, and manage stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and other investments;
- Collect debts, dividends, interest, and other amounts owed to me;
- Borrow money and execute promissory notes on my behalf;
- Manage retirement accounts and annuities to the extent permitted by law.

(b) REAL PROPERTY
My Agent shall have the authority to:
- Buy, sell, lease, exchange, or otherwise deal with real property on my behalf;
- Execute deeds, mortgages, leases, and other real estate documents;
- Manage rental property, including collecting rent and making repairs;
- Pay property taxes, insurance premiums, and assessments;
- Initiate or respond to any legal proceedings related to my real property.

(c) TAX MATTERS
My Agent shall have the authority to:
- Prepare, sign, and file federal, state, and local tax returns on my behalf;
- Represent me before the Internal Revenue Service and state tax authorities;
- Receive and respond to tax notices and correspondence;
- Make tax elections and negotiate tax settlements;
- Manage estimated tax payments;
- Access my tax records and information.

2. GENERAL POWERS

In addition to the specific powers granted above, my Agent shall have the authority to:
(a) Execute any documents, instruments, or agreements necessary to carry out the powers granted herein;
(b) Take any actions reasonably necessary or incidental to the exercise of these powers;
(c) Deal with government agencies, private businesses, and individuals on my behalf;
(d) Access my personal records, including medical records to the extent necessary for financial matters;
(e) Make gifts on my behalf not exceeding the annual federal gift tax exclusion amount per recipient per year.

3. LIMITATIONS ON AUTHORITY

My Agent shall NOT have the authority to:
(a) Make, amend, or revoke my Last Will and Testament;
(b) Change beneficiary designations on my life insurance policies or retirement accounts, unless specifically authorized above;
(c) Exercise powers for the Agent's own benefit, except to the extent I have otherwise authorized compensation;
(d) Delegate any authority granted herein to another person, except as expressly provided.

4. AGENT'S DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS

My Agent shall:
(a) Act in my best interest at all times;
(b) Act within the scope of authority granted by this document;
(c) Keep my assets separate from the Agent's own assets;
(d) Keep detailed records of all transactions and actions taken on my behalf;
(e) Provide an accounting of all transactions to me or my legal representatives upon reasonable request;
(f) Exercise the powers granted with the same care, competence, and diligence that a prudent person would use in managing their own affairs.

5. COMPENSATION

My Agent shall be entitled to reasonable compensation for services rendered under this Power of Attorney, plus reimbursement for reasonable expenses incurred in carrying out the Agent's duties.

6. THIRD-PARTY RELIANCE

Any third party who receives a copy of this Power of Attorney may rely upon the authority granted herein. Third parties shall be held harmless for any actions taken in good faith reliance on this document. A photocopy or electronic copy of this signed document shall have the same force and effect as the original.

7. REVOCATION

I reserve the right to revoke this Power of Attorney at any time by providing written notice of revocation to my Agent and to any third parties who have been acting in reliance on this document.

8. TERMINATION

This Power of Attorney shall terminate upon:
(a) My written revocation delivered to the Agent;
(b) My death;
(c) My incapacity or disability;
(d) A court order revoking or suspending this Power of Attorney;
(e) The Agent's death, incapacity, or resignation (unless an alternate Agent has been named).

9. GOVERNING LAW

This Power of Attorney shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [State].

10. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of this Power of Attorney is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have executed this General Power of Attorney on the date first written above.


PRINCIPAL:

Signature: ____________________________
Name: [Principal Name]
Date: ____________________________


ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AGENT:

I, [Agent Name], hereby accept the appointment as Attorney-in-Fact and agree to act in accordance with the terms of this Power of Attorney and in the best interest of the Principal.

Signature: ____________________________
Name: [Agent Name]
Date: ____________________________


WITNESSES:

Witness 1:
Signature: ____________________________
Printed Name: ____________________________
Address: ____________________________
Date: ____________________________

Witness 2:
Signature: ____________________________
Printed Name: ____________________________
Address: ____________________________
Date: ____________________________


NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT

State of ____________________________
County of ____________________________

On this _____ day of _______________, 20___, before me, the undersigned notary public, personally appeared [Principal Name], known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged that they executed the same voluntarily and for the purposes therein stated.

Notary Signature: ____________________________
Notary Name: ____________________________
My Commission Expires: ____________________________

[NOTARY SEAL]


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