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Power of Attorney Form New York City

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INSTITUTIONAL-GRADE STATUTORY DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY

NEW YORK UNIFORM POWER OF ATTORNEY ACT

FORM ID: NY-DPOA-2026-V1.0

Effective Date: [Effective Date] Governing Jurisdiction: State of New York (City of New York / County of [County Name])

SECTION 1: STATUTORY & LEGAL COMPLIANCE NOTICE

CLINICAL & LEGAL DISCLAIMER: This instrument is an institutional-grade legal document drafted to comply strictly with Title 15 of Article 5 of the New York General Obligations Law (NY GOL §§ 5-1501 through 5-1514). This document grants the person designated (the Agent) broad powers to handle your property, finances, and legal affairs. These powers are defined in the New York General Obligations Law. This power of attorney imposes no duty on your Agent to exercise granted powers, but when powers are exercised, your Agent must act in accordance with New York law and the instructions of the Principal. This Power of Attorney does not revoke any prior power of attorney unless the Principal has so indicated in Section 6. Consultation with qualified legal counsel admitted to the New York Bar is strongly recommended prior to execution.

SECTION 2: PARTIES & RECITALS

This Power of Attorney is made and executed on this [Effective Date] by and between:

PRINCIPAL:

Full Legal Name: [Principal Full Legal Name]
Principal Address: [Principal Address]
Telephone/Email: [Principal Contact Information]

AGENT (ATTORNEY-IN-FACT):

Full Legal Name: [Agent Full Legal Name]
Agent Address: [Agent Address]
Telephone/Email: [Agent Contact Information]

SUCCESSOR AGENT (Optional):

Full Legal Name: [Successor Agent Full Legal Name]
Successor Agent Address: [Successor Agent Address]
Telephone/Email: [Successor Agent Contact Information]

RECITALS: WHEREAS, the Principal desires to constitute and appoint the Agent as the Principal's attorney-in-fact to act in the Principal’s name, place, and stead in accordance with the New York Uniform Power of Attorney Act; and WHEREAS, the Principal intends for this Power of Attorney to be a durable instrument that shall not be affected by the subsequent disability or incompetence of the Principal; NOW, THEREFORE, the Principal hereby grants the following powers, terms, and conditions strictly governed by New York law.

SECTION 3: GRANT OF AUTHORITY & OPERATIVE CLAUSES

3.1 Grant of General Authority

The Principal grants the Agent authority to act for the Principal with respect to the following subjects as defined in the New York General Obligations Law § 5-1502A through § 5-1502N, to the extent designated below.

(Initial in the "YES" box for each category granted, or "NO" for each category withheld)

Subject Matter (NY GOL Reference)	YES	NO
(A) Real Estate Transactions (§ 5-1502A)	`[ ]`	`[ ]`
(B) Chattel and Goods Transactions (§ 5-1502B)	`[ ]`	`[ ]`
(C) Bond, Share, and Commodity Transactions (§ 5-1502C)	`[ ]`	`[ ]`
(D) Banking Transactions (§ 5-1502D)	`[ ]`	`[ ]`
(E) Business Operating Transactions (§ 5-1502E)	`[ ]`	`[ ]`
(F) Insurance Transactions (§ 5-1502F)	`[ ]`	`[ ]`
(G) Estates, Trusts, and Other Interests (§ 5-1502G)	`[ ]`	`[ ]`
(H) Claims and Litigation (§ 5-1502H)	`[ ]`	`[ ]`
(I) Personal and Family Maintenance (§ 5-1502I)	`[ ]`	`[ ]`
(J) Benefits from Governmental Programs or Civil or Military Service (§ 5-1502J)	`[ ]`	`[ ]`
(K) Retirement Benefit Transactions (§ 5-1502K)	`[ ]`	`[ ]`
(L) Tax Matters (§ 5-1502L)	`[ ]`	`[ ]`

3.2 Grant of Modifications & Special Instructions (NY GOL § 5-1503)

In accordance with New York General Obligations Law § 5-1503, the following additional limitations, modifications, or specific instructions are imposed upon the Agent. (If none, write "None"): [Insert specific instructions, limitations, or type "None"]

3.3 Authority of Successor Agent

If the primary Agent named above is unwilling or unable to serve, resigns, dies, or is adjudicated incapacitated by a court of competent jurisdiction, the Successor Agent designated in Section 2 shall succeed to all powers, duties, and fiduciary responsibilities granted to the primary Agent herein. Third parties may rely entirely upon a written affidavit executed by the Successor Agent certifying the vacancy of the primary Agent.

3.4 Fiduciary Standard of Care

The Agent accepts this appointment and acknowledges that they are acting in a fiduciary capacity. The Agent shall:

Act solely in accordance with the Principal's reasonable expectations to the extent actually known by the Agent and, otherwise, in the Principal's best interest;
Act in good faith;
Not exceed the authority granted in this Power of Attorney; and
Maintain a record of all receipts, disbursements, and transactions made on behalf of the Principal, available for inspection by the Principal or legal representatives upon written request.

3.5 Compensation and Reimbursement of Agent

(Select one)

[ ] Uncompensated: The Agent shall serve without compensation, but shall be entitled to reimbursement for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred directly in the execution of duties hereunder.
[ ] Compensated: The Agent shall be entitled to reasonable compensation for services rendered in accordance with standard professional rates in New York City, in addition to reimbursement for all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses.

SECTION 4: DURABILITY & TERMINATION TERMS

4.1 Durability Clause

This Power of Attorney is DURABLE pursuant to NY GOL § 5-1501. It shall not be affected by the subsequent disability or incompetence of the Principal. All acts done by the Agent pursuant to this Power of Attorney during any period of disability or incompetence shall have the same effect and enure to the benefit of and bind the Principal as if the Principal were fully competent and not disabled.

4.2 Revocation and Termination

The Principal may revoke this Power of Attorney at any time by executing a written instrument of revocation recorded in the jurisdiction of execution or delivered to the Agent. This Power of Attorney shall automatically terminate upon:

The death of the Principal;
The execution of a written revocation by the Principal (provided the Principal is competent);
The resignation, death, or incapacity of the Agent, if no Successor Agent is named or able to serve; or
By judicial order or decree pursuant to NY GOL § 5-1510.

SECTION 5: GOVERNING LAW, JURISDICTION & MISCELLANEOUS

5.1 Governing Law and Venue

This Power of Attorney, and all questions relating to its validity, interpretation, construction, and enforcement, shall be governed by, construed, and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, specifically the New York Uniform Power of Attorney Act (NY GOL Title 15), without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Any legal action, proceeding, or dispute arising under this instrument shall be brought exclusively in the courts of the State of New York sitting in New York County (Borough of Manhattan) or Kings County, and the Principal and Agent irrevocably submit to the personal jurisdiction of said courts.

5.2 Severability

If any provision of this Power of Attorney is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable under New York law, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

5.3 Counterparts

This Power of Attorney may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Digital, electronic, or facsimile signatures shall be deemed original signatures for all legal purposes.

SECTION 6: EXECUTION & FORMAL SIGNATURE BLOCKS

6.1 Principal Signature & Acknowledgment

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Principal has executed this Power of Attorney on the date first written above.

PRINCIPAL: Signature: _____________________________________ Printed Name: [Principal Full Legal Name] Date: [Date]

6.2 Mandatory Notary Public Acknowledgment (New York State)

STATE OF NEW YORK ) ) ss.: COUNTY OF [County] )

On the [Day] day of [Month] in the year [Year], before me, the undersigned notary public, personally appeared [Principal Full Legal Name], personally known to me or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the individual whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that they executed the same in their capacity, and that by their signature on the instrument, the individual, or the person upon behalf of which the individual acted, executed the instrument.

Notary Public, State of New York Qualified in the County of: [County] My Commission Expires: [Expiration Date] (Affix Notary Stamp/Seal Below)

6.3 Agent Signature & Acknowledgment of Fiduciary Duties

(Note: Pursuant to NY GOL § 5-1506, the Agent must sign this acceptance before acting under the Power of Attorney)

I, [Agent Full Legal Name], have read the attached Power of Attorney and am the person identified as the Agent. I hereby acknowledge that I accept my appointment as Agent and confirm that I understand and accept my legal, fiduciary, and ethical obligations under New York law.

AGENT: Signature: _____________________________________ Printed Name: [Agent Full Legal Name] Date: [Date]