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A Kansas power of attorney is a legal form that acts as the authorization for an individual, referred to as the agent or the attorney-in-fact, to make financial decisions, healthcare decisions, real estate decisions, or estate decisions on behalf of the person granting this authority. A Kansas POA is most often used as an estate planning tool, but there are other instances when it is also a useful tool.
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The person granting permission is referred to as the principal, donor, or grantor.
The person receiving authorization is known as the agent or the attorney-in-fact.
A Kansas power of attorney implies that the power of attorney form complies with Kansas Statutes Chapter 58, Article 6 of the Kansas Powers and Letters of Attorney Laws. K.S.A. 58 specifically outlines the parameters of a legally enforceable POA and ensures that the form, as well as its duties, are protected under the law.
According to the Attorney General's website, which offers a handy PDF, a POA:
The principal can revoke the power of attorney as long as they are considered competent. Additionally, a POA is revoked when:
There are several reasons why one person may want to use a Kansas power of attorney form to give another person the authority to make decisions related to their tangible belongings, financial institution transactions, tax matters, or their well-being. Some of those reasons include:
General Power of Attorney
A general power of attorney grants an agent the power to make certain decisions.
Kansas Durable Power of Attorney
A Kansas durable power of attorney is an "extended version" of a general power of attorney because it goes beyond the parameters of a general power of attorney.
Limited Power of Attorney
A limited power of attorney grants limited power to whatever the principal specifies.
Durable Healthcare Power of Attorney
A durable healthcare power of attorney grants power to the agent to make important healthcare decisions on the principal's behalf shouldthey become incapacitated or unable to make such decisions.
Minor Child Power of Attorney
A minor child power of attorney allows a parent or guardian to grant decision-making rights over their child to a temporary guardian in the case that the parent or guardian may not be present during a medical emergency.
Real Estate Power of Attorney
A real estate power of attorney grants power to the agent, allowing them to buy, sell, and manage real estate on the principal's behalf.
Tax Power of Attorney
A tax power of attorney allows the agent, generally a qualified individual such as an accountant, to prepare and submit tax information to the Kansas Department of Revenue on behalf of the principal.
Vehicle Power of Attorney
A vehicle power of attorney, officially known as Form TR-41 allows the agent to buy, sell, and handle the necessary paperwork with the Kansas Department of Revenue, Division of Vehicles on the principal's behalf.
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