Mississippi Power of Attorney PDF
Mississippi at a glance: Governing Law: Miss. Code § 87-3-1 et seq. · Notarization: Required · Witnesses: Not statutorily required
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Powers of Attorney in Mississippi
Mississippi's Power of Attorney law is codified in the Mississippi Code. A financial POA must be notarized to be valid and is durable by default.
A separate health care advance directive is required for medical decisions in Mississippi.
Mississippi Power of Attorney — Quick Reference
| Requirement | Mississippi Rule |
|---|---|
| Governing Law | Miss. Code § 87-3-1 et seq. |
| Notarization | Required |
| Witnesses | Not statutorily required |
| Default Durability | Durable by default |
| Medical Decisions | Separate health care advance directive required |
Mississippi Legal Requirements
- Must be signed by the principal and acknowledged before a notary public.
- Durable by default under Mississippi's power of attorney statute.
- Agent has fiduciary duties to act in the principal's best interest.
- A separate health care advance directive is needed for medical decisions.
Mississippi Governing Laws
Read the full text of these laws at Cornell Law School's Mississippi legal resources or your state legislature's official website.