Utah Power of Attorney PDF
Utah at a glance: Governing Law: Utah Code § 75-9-101 et seq. (UPOAA) · Notarization: Required · Witnesses: Not statutorily required
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Powers of Attorney in Utah
Utah has adopted the Uniform Power of Attorney Act, codified in the Utah Code. A financial POA must be notarized to be valid and is durable by default.
A separate advance health care directive is required for medical decisions in Utah.
Utah Power of Attorney — Quick Reference
| Requirement | Utah Rule |
|---|---|
| Governing Law | Utah Code § 75-9-101 et seq. (UPOAA) |
| Notarization | Required |
| Witnesses | Not statutorily required |
| Default Durability | Durable by default |
| Medical Decisions | Separate advance health care directive required |
Utah Legal Requirements
- Must be signed by the principal and acknowledged before a notary public.
- Durable by default under Utah's Uniform Power of Attorney Act.
- Agent has fiduciary duties to act in the principal's best interest.
- A separate advance health care directive is needed for medical decisions.
Utah Governing Laws
Read the full text of these laws at Cornell Law School's Utah legal resources or your state legislature's official website.