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An Illinois general power of attorney permits an individual to grant personal financial authority to another person so that person can act in their place.

A ?Durable Power of Attorney? will stay in effect even after the principal is incapacitated. The durable power of attorney ends only after the principal dies. Therefore, durable powers of attorney documents are very useful estate planning tools.

The purpose of this Power of Attorney is to give your designated "agent" broad powers to handle your financial affairs, which may include the power to pledge, sell, or dispose of any of your real or personal property, even without your consent or any advance notice to you.

An Illinois durable power of attorney form is a document that allows someone to designate an agent, which is typically a trusted friend or relative, who can make financial decisions on their behalf. The durable version of this form remains in effect even if the principal becomes mentally incapacitated.

The document must be notarized. So you will need to have the notary present when you sign. Effective January 1, 2024, electronic signatures are permitted in certain power of attorney documents. A notary or witness can be "electronically present" to electronically sign.

The POA cannot transfer the responsibility to another Agent at any time. The POA cannot make any legal or financial decisions after the death of the Principal, at which point the Executor of the Estate would take over. The POA cannot distribute inheritances or transfer assets after the death of the Principal.