Article 5, Title 15. The New York statutory short form for power of attorney serves as a streamlined document for granting authority to an agent.State law requires that the "Durable" Power of Attorney form have the title: Durable Power of Attorney, New York Statutory Short Form . Statutory Short Form Compliance: The form must align with the official New York Statutory Short Form Power of Attorney to ensure its legality. Attorneys are addressed as Mr or Ms. It is not appropriate to consider a woman's marital status when addressing her professionally.