Vermont Power of Attorney PDF
Vermont at a glance: Governing Law: Vt. Stat. tit. 14, § 3501 et seq. (UPOAA) · Notarization: Required · Witnesses: Not statutorily required
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Powers of Attorney in Vermont
Vermont has adopted the Uniform Power of Attorney Act, codified in the Vermont Statutes. A financial POA must be notarized to be valid and is durable by default.
A separate advance directive is required for medical decisions in Vermont.
Vermont Power of Attorney — Quick Reference
| Requirement | Vermont Rule |
|---|---|
| Governing Law | Vt. Stat. tit. 14, § 3501 et seq. (UPOAA) |
| Notarization | Required |
| Witnesses | Not statutorily required |
| Default Durability | Durable by default |
| Medical Decisions | Separate advance directive required |
Vermont Legal Requirements
- Must be signed by the principal and acknowledged before a notary public.
- Durable by default under Vermont's Uniform Power of Attorney Act.
- Agent has fiduciary duties to act in the principal's best interest.
- A separate advance directive is needed for medical decisions.
Vermont Governing Laws
Read the full text of these laws at Cornell Law School's Vermont legal resources or your state legislature's official website.