You're only four easy steps from getting your custom, signature-ready General or Limited Power of Attorney:

1. In the table below, enter the information specific to your Power Of Attorney.
2. Use your credit card to pay $14.95 for the custom-tailored document.
3. Print the document that is immediately emailed to you.
4. Sign the document before a notary public and breathe of sigh of relief--you've taken care of your affairs!

Below are the descriptions of the information we need from you.	Give us your information in the boxes below.	Below is helpful information to quickly guide you through this process.
*Denotes Required Information Information About The Power of Attorney
Enter the Principal's full name:		Tell me who the Principal is. You may leave this blank and we will enter a space on your document for you to write it in.
Enter the Principal's Street Address:		Enter the street address like this: 1234 Main Street, #45 You may leave this blank and we will enter a space on your document for you to write it in.
Enter the Principal's City:		You may leave this blank and we will enter a space on your document for you to write it in.
Enter the Principal's State:		You may leave this blank and we will enter a space on your document for you to write it in.
Enter ONE child's full name:		You may leave this blank and we will enter a space on your document for you to write it in.
Enter the Agent's full name:		Tell me who the Agent is. You may leave this blank and we will enter a space on your document for you to write it in.
Enter the Successor Agent's full name:		Tell me who the Successor Agent is. If you do not enter the name of a Successor Agent, only one person will be named as your Agent.
Select when the Power of Attorney will be revoked:	Upon Written Revocation Upon A Specific Date	Tell me the difference between these options.
Enter the expiration date that the agent will no longer have custody: Enter the date in this format (mm/dd/yyyy) Enter the effective date that the agent will take custody: Enter the date in this format (mm/dd/yyyy)

What is a Notary Public?

"Notary Public" is a fancy term for a person who has been authorized by a governmental agency to authenticate signatures. To sign your Power of Attorney before a Notary Public, simply need take picture identification to your local bank and ask to have a notary public "notarize" your signature. The Notary Public will ask to see your picture identification and will watch as you sign the document. Then, the Notary Public will stamp and date the Power of Attorney form.

Although not every state requires that Powers of Attorney be notarized, it is always a good idea to do so. The simple reason is that the clerks at most commercial third parties such as banks and governmental agencies feel more secure when they see the Notarial Seal on your document. They think it's more "official" looking, even though it may not be required.

Revoking Your Custodial Power of Attorney for a Minor.

The authority granted to an Agent in a Custodial Power of Attorney for a Minor can begin immediately and run for an indefinite period, or that authority can begin and end on set dates. Read carefully below to see which option is correct for your circumstances.

"Upon written revocation"
If you choose to have your Power of Attorney begin immediately and continue indefinitely, choose "upon written revocation". That choice will make the Power of Attorney document become effective immediately upon signature and continue in effect until it is revoked in writing or automatically by operation of law. See the "Important Note" below for an explanation of the automatic revocation.

"Upon a specific date"
If you choose to have your power of attorney become effective on a specific date and become revoked on a later specific date, choose "upon a specific date". If you choose this option you will be prompted to enter those dates.

IMPORTANT NOTE: THE LAWS OF SOME STATES PROHIBIT THE USE OF A CUSTODIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR A MINOR FOR A PERIOD LONGER THAN SIX MONTHS. IN THESE STATES, A CUSTODIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY EXPIRES AUTOMATICALLY IN SIX MONTHS. IF YOU NEED AN EFFECTIVE PERIOD LONGER THAN SIX MONTHS, CHECK WITH AN ATTORNEY FOR THE PROPER COURSE OF ACTION.

Who is the Principal?

In a Power of Attorney form, the Principal is the person who is granting authority to another person, known as the Agent or "Attorney-in-Fact." The Principal signs the Power of Attorney form, gives the form to the Agent, and the Agent is authorized to do whatever the Principal him or herself could do as set forth in the Power of Attorney form. Although not every state requires that Powers of Attorney be notarized, it is always a good idea to do so. The simple reason is that the clerks at most commercial third parties such as banks and governmental agencies feel more secure when they see the Notarial Seal on your document. They think it's more "official" looking, even though it may not be required.

What is the Agent?

In a Power of Attorney form, the "Agent" is the person who is receiving authorization from the Principal to make certain decisions and take certain actions. The Agent can be any adult. The Agent should be a higly trustoworthy person because the Agent will have absolute power to exercise the authority granted by the Power of Attorney document. The term "Agent" has the same meaning as "Attorney-in-Fact." Most modern Power of Attorney documents use "Agent" because it is simpler to understand.

What is the Successor Agent?

The "Succesor Agent" can be considered the back-up if the first choice Agent cannot serve for some reason. For example, If the first choice agent dies, becomes mentally disabled or simply decides he or she doesn't want to be the Agent, then the successor Agent can automatically step in without having to revoke the first Power of Attorney and draft another one. While it is often helpful to name a successor Agent your Power of Attorney, it is not necessary.