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Statutory Power of Attorney - Ohio

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This is Ohio’s official statutory form for naming someone (your “agent”) to handle your property and financial matters. It does not cover health care. For that, use an Ohio Health Care Power of Attorney. This is Ohio’s official statutory form for naming someone (your “agent”) to handle your property and financial matters. It does not cover health care. For that, use an Ohio Health Care Power of Attorney.

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Who this form is for

• For Ohio residents and families: statutory power of attorney.

What you'll need

• Read the supplied packet before filling in its fields.
• Follow this document's signing, identification, witness and filing instructions.

How to complete it

1. Read the Important Information (Page 1) It lists eight powers, such as gifts and trust changes, that your agent gets only if you write them in the Special Instructions and initial them.
2. Name your agent and initial powers (Pages 2–3) Enter your agent and up to two successors, then initial each subject you want to grant, or “All Preceding Subjects.” Initials must be handwritten in ink.
3. Special instructions (Page 4) Use these lines for coagents, a delayed start, limits, or any of the eight express powers. If unsure, speak with an attorney.
4. Sign before a notary (Page 5) Under Ohio law, a notarized power of attorney is presumed genuine, and banks and title companies must generally accept it. Bring a current, government-issued photo ID.

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