West Virginia Power of Attorney PDF
West Virginia at a glance: Governing Law: W. Va. Code § 39B-1-101 et seq. (UPOAA) · Notarization: Required · Witnesses: Not statutorily required
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Powers of Attorney in West Virginia
West Virginia has adopted the Uniform Power of Attorney Act, codified in the West Virginia Code. A financial POA must be notarized to be valid and is durable by default.
A separate medical power of attorney is required for medical decisions in West Virginia.
West Virginia Power of Attorney — Quick Reference
| Requirement | West Virginia Rule |
|---|---|
| Governing Law | W. Va. Code § 39B-1-101 et seq. (UPOAA) |
| Notarization | Required |
| Witnesses | Not statutorily required |
| Default Durability | Durable by default |
| Medical Decisions | Separate medical power of attorney required |
West Virginia Legal Requirements
- Must be signed by the principal and acknowledged before a notary public.
- Durable by default under West Virginia's Uniform Power of Attorney Act.
- Agent has fiduciary duties to act in the principal's best interest.
- A separate medical power of attorney is needed for medical decisions.
West Virginia Governing Laws
Read the full text of these laws at Cornell Law School's West Virginia legal resources or your state legislature's official website.