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MI · Durable Power of Attorney

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Name someone you trust to handle your finances if you can't. Legally valid in Michigan. Free to create, or add secure online document storage with the $29/year subscription.

Michigan POA requirements

Witnesses required2 witnesses, or notary
NotarizationAccepted in place of witnesses
Statutory formStatutory Form Power of Attorney
StatuteMCL §§556.201 to 556.505 (Uniform Power of Attorney Act); statutory form at MCL §556.401

How it works

  1. 1

    Answer a few questions

    About your agent, the powers you want to grant, and when they take effect.

  2. 2

    Download your power of attorney

    A complete, personalized document, formatted for Michigan.

  3. 3

    Sign and share

    Sign in front of 2 adult witnesses and a notary. Michigan accepts either one on its own. Give a copy to your agent.

Recent Michigan POA law changes

  • Michigan adopts the Uniform Power of Attorney Act

    Michigan's UPOAA replaces prior durable power of attorney provisions in the Estates and Protected Individuals Code. Clarifies agent duties, durability presumption, and third-party acceptance rules.

    MCL §§700.5501-700.5505

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