Missouri Power of Attorney PDF
Missouri at a glance: Governing Law: Mo. Rev. Stat. § 404.700 et seq. · Notarization: Required · Witnesses: Not statutorily required
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Powers of Attorney in Missouri
Missouri's Power of Attorney law is codified in the Missouri Revised Statutes. A financial POA must be notarized to be valid and is durable by default if it includes specific durability language.
A separate health care directive is required for medical decisions in Missouri.
Missouri Power of Attorney — Quick Reference
| Requirement | Missouri Rule |
|---|---|
| Governing Law | Mo. Rev. Stat. § 404.700 et seq. |
| Notarization | Required |
| Witnesses | Not statutorily required |
| Durability Language | Required to survive incapacity |
| Medical Decisions | Separate health care directive required |
Missouri Legal Requirements
- Must be signed by the principal and acknowledged before a notary public.
- Must include specific durability language to survive the principal's incapacity.
- Agent has fiduciary duties to act in the principal's best interest.
- A separate health care directive is needed for medical decisions.
Missouri Governing Laws
Read the full text of these laws at Cornell Law School's Missouri legal resources or your state legislature's official website.