Sample Oregon Power of Attorney
What is a Oregon Power of Attorney and How is It Used?
We’re encouraged to enjoy life to the fullest, live every day like it’s your last, to do what makes us happy, and to make as much money as we can (if riches and comfort are what we are after) as long as we are breathing. But, would you be proud of your choices if something tragic happened to you today? Will you have your affairs in order, or at least have a family or friends you entrust with your life? This is important because at the end of the day, what matters is having someone you trust in your corner. You need someone to fight for you when the doctors are giving up on you or someone who will say ‘this is what he/she wanted.’
Having spoken about it with your friend or family, why not put your intentions in writing and appoint that person as the person of authority should you need someone to make decisions as you would? Well, it’s simple. All you need is a power of attorney, also called the POA. You can get it processed after filling out a free Oregon power of attorney form.
In case you’re wondering, a POA refers to a legal document that names someone you appoint as the authority figure should you be incapacitated and unable to make decisions on your own. The free power of attorney form in Oregon lists you as the principal and the person you appoint, the agent or attorney-in-fact.
Also, the document sets out your intentions. And, its powers could be limiting or special or generalized.
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In most cases, the powers of attorney are springing because they are only executable in the event of your incapacitation, disability, or absence. And, the powers are non-springing if you need the agent to act in your place, as soon as you put pen to paper.
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1. Oregon Durable Powers of Attorney
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In the state of Oregon, the durable POA also goes by the name healthcare POA. The document is necessary for medical circles, and it springs to life when you’re unconscious, physically or mentally incapacitated, and unable to make sound decisions or communicate any thoughts or ideas.
Therefore, you use the DPOA to grant someone you trust authority to make medical decisions as you would. This document puts a great of responsibility on the agent, and though legally binding, you need to be careful about who you choose to hold power of attorney for your healthcare.
When you combine your living will and your DPOA into one document, the state of Oregon calls the resultant document an advanced healthcare directive.
Also, note that the state keeps a well-maintained document called a POLSTs (Physical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatments) in its registry. The document is like a DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) form and it’s ordered by your attending physician who informs other medical practitioners of your DNR notice (No CPR, artificial nutrition or hydration).
The powers of a DPOA
The document grants an agent the power to give or refuse to give consent for medical care and procedures, as well as life-sustaining acts, as per the directives of the principal. life-sustenance refer to procedures like mechanical procedures for life substance.
Attending physicians unwilling to abide by the directives of the DPOA have to notify the agent of their decision and then discharge the patient to a willing facility or doctor.
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But, a physician acting in good faith isn’t professionally, civilly, or criminally liable for their actions.
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2. Oregon Limited POA
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If for any reason you wish to limit the powers granted to your agent, then you should get a limited POA. This legal instrument grants the agent specific powers only, and the agent is required to act on the powers only if the principal is incapacitated or unavailable.
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Once in effect, the limited powers of attorney remain in place up to the time the principal rescinds those powers. To revoke the powers, the principal is required by law to prepare and send out a revocation notice to the agent and third parties acting on the directives of the agent.
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3. Oregon Power of Attorney for Childcare Law
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Do you need to authorize a non-parent with authority over medical treatment or signing your child up for activities in your absence? A POA for childcare is all you need. Once signed and notarized, the document gives the non-parent temporary authority over the child or children.
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A parent takes back the powers granted even before the POA expires by delivering (in person) to the non-parent a signed revocation form. The powers are withdrawn as soon as the document is delivered.
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4. Oregon Limited POA For Sale of Motor Vehicle Law
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This document limits the power of the agent to specific tasks in the POA form. Once signed, the agent can only act on the tasks listed, and they cannot act beyond those powers. The powers will stay with the agent until the principal sends them and affected third parties a revocation notice.
Your city of residence in the great state of Oregon notwithstanding, get our free power of attorney forms online today. Whether you live in Medford, Springfield, Eugene, Gresham, Hillsboro, Beaverton, Portland, Salem, Bend or any other city of Oregon, you can use our legal forms easily. Fill out the form above to get started.
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