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Estates & Powers of Attorney

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Powers of attorney

Powers of attorney (POAs) are legal documents that give someone you trust the power to make decisions for you when you choose or if you are no longer able to make your own decisions. The person you give the power of attorney to is the agent, and you are the principal. In Illinois, there are two types of Powers of Attorney:

  • Power of attorney for health care, and
  • Power of attorney for property.

Learn more about powers of attorney here.

Power of Attorney (POA) for healthcare
(10 resources)
Power of attorney for health care basics
Learn how to give someone the ability to make health care decisions for you.
Guide
Power of attorney for health care
Learn about using a Power of attorney for health care to choose someone to make medical decisions for you.
FAQ
How to set up a Power of Attorney for Health Care
Learn the steps to create a Power of Attorney for Health Care.
How-To
Power of attorney for health care
This Easy Form helps you give someone you trust power of attorney to make decisions about your health care.
Easy Form
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Power of Attorney (POA) for property
(7 resources)
Power of attorney for property basics
Defines the power of attorney and describes what a person with this power can do.
Guide
Power of attorney for property
This Easy Form helps you give someone you trust power of attorney for your property and finances. This person would become your agent, and they will have access to or control of your money and property.
Easy Form
Naming an agent for a Power of Attorney (POA)
Learn how to create a Power of Attorney, select a trusted agent, and understand their responsibilities.
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How to set up a power of attorney for property
Steps to create a power of attorney for property.
How-To
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