Power of Attorney

In Florida, your attorney-in-fact can be any person over 18 years old in whom you have full confidence. It is not necessary for them to be a family member; the important thing is that you are assured they will act in your best interest.

Types of Powers of Attorney in Florida:

The most common include:

• General Power of Attorney: grants broad powers to manage assets, accounts, and procedures.
• Limited or Special Power of Attorney: is limited to a specific action, such as selling a car or signing a specific contract.
• Durable Power of Attorney: remains valid even if you become incapacitated.
• Medical Power of Attorney: allows someone to make decisions about your medical care when you cannot.

How does it work and how long does it last?

The validity of a power of attorney depends on how it is drafted. It can have a temporary duration (e.g., only for one procedure) or be durable, as in the case of a Durable Power of Attorney, which remains in effect even in situations of incapacitation. At any time, the grantor can revoke the power and nullify it. The validity date can be specifically determined or in the event of a specific occurrence.

Requirements in Florida

For the document to be legally valid in Florida, it must be signed before a notary and, in many cases, with the presence of two witnesses. At ProLegal Support, we take care of coordinating this process so you don’t have to worry about the legal details and your power is ready for use.

What is a Power of Attorney used for?

Some of the most common uses are:

• Managing bank accounts or conducting financial transactions.
• Buying or selling properties.
• Representative in legal or administrative procedures.
• Authorizing medical procedures.
• Managing businesses or family enterprises.
• What powers of attorney can we do for you:

General Powers:

• Broad General Power – Authorizes another person to act in almost all legal, financial, and personal matters.
• Special or Limited Power – Only allows a specific act or for a determined period.
• Durable Power – Remains in effect even if the grantor becomes incapacitated.
• Conditional (Springing) Power – Only takes effect upon the occurrence of a condition, for example, the grantor’s incapacitation.

Financial and Property Powers

• Banking Power – Management of bank accounts, deposits, and withdrawals.
• Real Estate Power – Buying, selling, leasing, or managing real estate.
• Vehicle Power – Registering, selling, or managing vehicles with the DMV.
• Tax Power – Representation before the IRS or state tax authorities.
• Retirement or Investment Accounts Power – Management of specific financial accounts.

Medical and Health Powers

• Medical Power (Healthcare POA) – Designates someone to make medical decisions.
• Medical Power with Advance Directive – Combines medical instructions with power of representation.
• Mental Health Power – Decisions related to psychiatric treatment.

Powers for Minor Children

• Parental Power – Temporary delegation of custody and decision-making.
• School Power – Enrollment and educational decisions on behalf of the minor.
• Medical Power for Minors – Authorizes another adult to consent to medical treatments.

Business and Work Powers

• Business Operations Power – Signing contracts, managing accounts, payroll.
• Corporate Representative Power – Delegation of functions within a company or LLC.
• Labor/Human Resources Power – Signing labor contracts and managing benefits.

Immigration and Travel Powers

• Immigration Procedures Power – Authorizing another person to handle documents or administrative processes.
• Travel Power for Minors (Travel Affidavit) – Allows a minor to travel with a single parent or a third party.
• Apostille or International Procedures Power – Authorizing the management of documents abroad.

Specialized Powers

• Military Power – Used in deployments, valid nationwide by federal law.
• Digital Assets Power – Management of online accounts, social media, cryptocurrencies.
• Funeral or Final Disposition Power – Decisions regarding burial, cremation, or funeral services.
• Pet Care Power – Authorizes another person to make care and veterinary decisions.

Specialized Powers

At ProLegal Support, we accompany you throughout the entire process of preparing your Power of Attorney. We take care of filling out the document with the information you need and guiding you through the steps so that it is ready and valid in Florida.