Free New Hampshire Power of Attorney Forms

New Hampshire Power of Attorney by Type

There are at least five types of POAs, each with its own set of purposes. Choosing the right type of POA for your specific needs ensures your wishes are fulfilled. The different types of New Hampshire POAs include:

• General POA - this is a type of POA that gives the agent blanket authority over many things. The agent can make financial, business, and legal decisions, buy and sell properties, or file income tax returns. However, the document loses its power or authority when the principal becomes incapacitated.
• Limited POA - this is just the opposite of the general POA. Under this type of document, the agent can only use the POA for one specific task. When that has been completed, the document loses its power. Regardless of the POA type, it will also lose its power when the principal becomes mentally incompetent.
• Durable POA - this is a POA that allows the agent to continue to have authority even after the principal is declared legally incompetent. The purpose of this document is for businesses and other legal activities not to be affected or stalled by the principal’s incapacity.
• Springing POA - has similarities with the durable POA in that the agent will make decisions on behalf of the principal who has become incapacitated. The difference is that the springing POA only springs into power when physicians officially declare the principal as mentally incapacitated.
• Medical or Healthcare POA - is a document that specifically allows a person to make medical decisions on behalf of the principal. They can decide on medications, treatments, nutritional diet, and even end-of-life care. It is almost always a durable type of POA.

How to Get a Power of Attorney in New Hampshire

There are two ways one can get a New Hampshire POA. First, you can drop by the local law firm and pay to create the POA form. Two, you can conveniently download a printable New Hampshire POA online. Once you have the template, you can complete and sign the form.

New Hampshire Power of Attorney Laws

• New Hampshire Uniform Power of Attorney Act - this law sets the guidelines for creating a POA in the state. The rules are set to protect the principals from possible abuse. The law states that the POA is only valid when recognized by a notary public or signed by at least two adult witnesses (NH Rev Stat § 564-E:105).