Arizona General (Financial) Power of Attorney
An Arizona general power of attorney (GPOA) is a legal document that designates an agent to manage the financial affairs of the principal. It is important to note that, unlike its durable counterpart, a GPOA becomes invalid if the principal is rendered incapacitated.
Signing Requirements
Laws
Durable - To be durable, a power of attorney document must include similar language to: "This power of attorney is not affected by subsequent disability or incapacity of the principal or lapse of time;" or "This power of attorney is effective on the disability or incapacity of the principal."[1]
Incapacity - Referred to as "disability" and means "a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities."[2]
Signing Requirements - Must be signed by a witness and notary public.[3]