Downloadable Forms

A Mississippi general power of attorney form is a document that individuals can use to appoint a representative (called an “attorney-in-fact”) to make financial decisions on behalf of the individual (the principal). The attorney-in-fact will be authorized to conduct real estate transactions, manage investments, operate businesses, file taxes, and perform any other financial management tasks approved by the principal. This contract remains active and is only voidable upon the death or incapacitation of the principal, provided a new power of attorney is signed or a revocation form is authorized.

A Mississippi durable power of attorney form authorizes an individual to manage the principal’s financial affairs if the principal becomes incapacitated and unable to do so themselves. Ideally, the representative should be available locally and be able to deal face-to-face with banks, government agencies, creditors, and debtors on the principal’s behalf. An alternative or secondary agent should also be selected in case the first choice turns out to be unavailable when needed

• “Durable” Definition (§  87-3-101) –  A durable power of attorney is a power of attorney by which a principal designates another his attorney in fact in writing and the writing contains the words “This power of attorney shall not be affected by subsequent disability or incapacity of the principal, or lapse of time,” or “This power of attorney shall become effective upon the disability or incapacity of the principal,” or similar words showing the intent of the principal that the authority conferred shall be exercisable notwithstanding the principal’s subsequent disability or incapacity, and, unless it states a time of termination, notwithstanding the lapse of time since the execution of the instrument.
• Statute – §  87-3-101 to § 87-3-113 (Uniform Durable Power of Attorney Act)
• Signing Requirements (§ 87-3-1) – Notary public.

A Mississippi Medical Power of Attorney Form is used to name a healthcare agent to represent an individual if they are incapacitated due to illness, injury, or old age. Most individuals choose a spouse, close friend, or relative to be their agent. The selected representative should be available locally and be trusted to advocate the principal’s views regarding medical treatments. The second part of the form allows the principal to state which end-of-life medical procedure(s) they wish to permit if they are in an incurable vegetative state.

• Statute – § 41-41-201 to § 41-41-229 (Uniform Health-Care Decisions Act)
• Signing Requirements (§ 41-41-205(2)) – Two witnesses or a notary public.

A Mississippi limited power of attorney form allows an individual to appoint an agent to handle a specific or restricted financial action on their behalf. The contract becomes void once the specified activity has been completed or at the expiration date indicated on the form. This type of power of attorney is most often used to authorize real estate attorneys to close a real estate sale on the principal’s behalf.

A Mississippi vehicle transfer power of attorney form (Form 78-003-10-1-1) is used to select a representative to transfer the ownership of an individual’s vehicle to another party. The appointed agent will be responsible for all negotiations and finalizing the transaction, ensuring it is in the principal’s best interests. The contract terminates once the vehicle has been sold or at a fixed termination date indicated in the document.

A Mississippi minor power of attorney is a legal document that delegates certain guardianship powers over a minor child to a designated representative. This form must be completed by one or both of the children’s parents or guardians. The guardian will have the authority to make decisions regarding matters such as education, healthcare, travel, and other similar issues. They do not have the authority to consent to major life decisions such as marriage, adoption, abortion, and termination of parental rights. This power of attorney form is only effective for a period of up to one year.

• Statute – Title 93, Chapter 31 (Supporting and Strengthening Families Act)
• Signing Requirements (§ 93-31-5) – Must be notarized.