State Of Ohio Statutory Form Power Of Attorney Cover Letter printable pdf download

STATE OF OHIO

STATUTORY FORM POWER OF ATTORNEY

COVER LETTER

See the “Important Information” section in the attached document. After reviewing the

contents of this packet, you may have additional questions or concerns specific to your

personal situation. In such a case, it is important that you discuss your concerns with

your family and your lawyer. If you are an Ohio resident age 60 or older, you may call

the Pro Seniors’ Senior Legal Helpline at 1-800-488-6070 to schedule a free telephone

appointment for legal advice.

WARNING

Under Ohio law, it is a crime to unlawfully or improperly use an adult’s resources for

monetary or personal benefit, profit, or gain without the adult’s consent. The law may

further require that any person having knowledge of such abuse, neglect or exploitation

of a person age 60 or older report that information to the county office of Adult

Protective Services.

SUBJECTS TO INCLUDE IN YOUR AGENT”S GENERAL AUTHORITY

To give your agent general authority to act for you with respect to the subjects listed

below, you must also write your INITIALS on the form, on the line to the left of each

subject to include in your agent's general authority. You must initial the subjects you

chose to give to your agent on the form prior to signing the form.

Real Property

Tangible Personal Property

Stocks and Bonds

Commodities and Options

Banks and Other Financial Institutions

Operation of Entity or Business

Insurance and Annuities

Estates, Trusts, and Other Beneficial Interests

Claims and Litigation

Personal and Family Maintenance

Benefits from Governmental Programs or Civil or Military Service

Retirement Plans

Taxes

Generally in order for your agent to exercise authority over these subjects, you must also

write your INITIALS on the form, on the line to the left of each subject to include in your

agent's general authority. However, if you chose to give your agent authority over all the

subjects listed, instead of initialing each subject, you may simply write your INITIALS

on the form, on the line to the left of "All Preceding Subjects" at the bottom of the subject

list on the form prior to signing the form.

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