Rhode Island Power of Attorney PDF
Rhode Island at a glance: Governing Law: R.I. Gen. Laws § 18-16-1 et seq. · Notarization: Required · Witnesses: Not statutorily required
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Powers of Attorney in Rhode Island
Rhode Island's Power of Attorney law is codified in the Rhode Island General Laws. A financial POA must be notarized to be valid and is durable by default if it includes specific durability language.
A separate durable power of attorney for health care is required for medical decisions in Rhode Island.
Rhode Island Power of Attorney — Quick Reference
| Requirement | Rhode Island Rule |
|---|---|
| Governing Law | R.I. Gen. Laws § 18-16-1 et seq. |
| Notarization | Required |
| Witnesses | Not statutorily required |
| Durability Language | Required to survive incapacity |
| Medical Decisions | Separate health care power of attorney required |
Rhode Island 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 power of attorney is needed for medical decisions.
Rhode Island Governing Laws
Read the full text of these laws at Cornell Law School's Rhode Island legal resources or your state legislature's official website.