Benzie County Durable Power of Attorney Form

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Benzie County Durable Power of Attorney Form

Benzie County Durable Power of Attorney Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Document Last Validated 3/27/2026
Benzie County Guidelines Durable Power of Attorney

Benzie County Guidelines Durable Power of Attorney

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 4/7/2026
Benzie County Completed Example of the Durable Power of Attorney Document

Benzie County Completed Example of the Durable Power of Attorney Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 4/23/2026
Benzie County Attorney in Facts Responsibilities Form

Benzie County Attorney in Facts Responsibilities Form

Statutory Form, often required by third parties.

Document Last Validated 3/23/2026

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Important: Your property must be located in Benzie County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

Benzie County Register of Deeds

Address:
Government Center - 448 Court Pl, upper level
Beulah, Michigan 49617

Hours: 8:00 to 5:00 M-F

Phone: (231) 882-0016

Recording Tips for Benzie County:
  • Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
  • Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
  • Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
  • Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions

Cities and Jurisdictions in Benzie County

Properties in any of these areas use Benzie County forms:

  • Benzonia
  • Beulah
  • Elberta
  • Frankfort
  • Honor
  • Lake Ann
  • Thompsonville

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Benzie County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Benzie County forms will be in your account ready to download to your computer. An account is created for you during checkout if you don't have one. Forms are NOT emailed.

Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Benzie County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Benzie County, including margin requirements, font requirements, and other layout standards. This guarantee applies to formatting, not to the legal sufficiency of information entered by the user or the suitability of a form for a particular transaction.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Benzie County you only need to order once.

What do I need to use these forms?

The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.

Are there any recurring fees?

No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

How much does it cost to record in Benzie County?

Recording fees in Benzie County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (231) 882-0016 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

The Principal designates an attorney in fact and contains the words ("This power of attorney is not affected by the principal's subsequent disability or incapacity, or by the lapse of time", or "This power of attorney is effective upon the disability or incapacity of the principal" or similar words showing the principal's intent that the authority conferred is exercisable notwithstanding the principal's subsequent disability or incapacity and, unless the power states a termination time, notwithstanding the lapse of time since the execution of the instrument) (sec.5501.(a))
Sec 5501. (3) An attorney-in-fact designated and acting under a durable power of attorney has the authority, rights, responsibilities, and limitations as provided by law with respect to a durable power of attorney, including, but not limited to, all of the following:
(a) Except as provided in the durable power of attorney, the attorney-in-fact shall act in accordance with the standards of care applicable to fiduciaries exercising powers under a durable power of attorney.
(b) The attorney-in-fact shall take reasonable steps to follow the instructions of the principal.
(c) Upon request of the principal, the attorney-in-fact shall keep the principal informed of the attorney-in-fact's actions. The attorney-in-fact shall provide an accounting to the principal upon request of the principal, to a conservator or guardian appointed on behalf of the principal upon request of the guardian or conservator, or pursuant to judicial order.
(d) The attorney-in-fact shall not make a gift of all or any part of the principal's assets, unless provided for in the durable power of attorney or by judicial order.
(e) Unless provided in the durable power of attorney or by judicial order, the attorney-in-fact, while acting as attorney-in-fact, shall not create an account or other asset in joint tenancy between the principal and the attorney-in-fact.
(f) The attorney-in-fact shall maintain records of the attorney-in-fact's actions on behalf of the principal, including transactions, receipts, disbursements, and investments.
(g) The attorney-in-fact may be liable for any damage or loss to the principal, and may be subject to any other available remedy, for breach of fiduciary duty owed to the principal. In the durable power of attorney, the principal may exonerate the attorney-in-fact of any liability to the principal for breach of fiduciary duty except for actions committed by the attorney-in-fact in bad faith or with reckless indifference. An exoneration clause is not enforceable if inserted as the result of an abuse by the attorney-in-fact of a fiduciary or confidential relationship to the principal.
(h) The attorney-in-fact may receive reasonable compensation for the attorney-in-fact's services if provided for in the durable power of attorney

MICHIGAN DURABLE POA
SECTION A: GENERAL POWERS
1. Manage assets.
2. Debts and expenses.
3. Bank Accounts.
4. Deposits and withdrawals.
5. Checks.
6. Borrowing.
7. Collection powers.
8. Safe deposit box.
9. Securities and investments.
10. Litigation
11. Insurance, annuities, and benefit plans.
12. College savings accounts
13. Taxes
14. Services.
15. Support.
16. Government benefits.
17. Medicaid Qualification
18. Access to Digital Assets (Including Content).
SECTION B: EXTRAORDINARY POWERS AND LIMITATIONS
1. Gifts
2. Gifts from trust
3. Creating Joint Tenancy.
4. Create trusts
5. Amend, revoke, restate, reform, and terminate trusts
6. Transfer assets to trusts
7. Withdraw income and principal from trusts
8. Disclaimer.
9. Intent of Principal with regard to paying for my care and needs
10. Limitation on Agent liability for investments
11. Limitation on Agent liability for preservation of the estate plan
12. Amend/Revoke Funeral Representative Designation
SECTION C: POWERS RELATED TO MY PERSONAL CARE
l. Establish residency.
2. Care contracts
3. Medical and personal records
4. Privacy rights
SECTION D: OTHER PROVISIONS
l. Incidental authority
2. Nomination of Agent as conservator
3. Compensation of Agent
4. Use of copies
5. Durability.
6. Third-party reliance
7. Special Instructions

(Michigan DPOA Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example) For use in Michigan only.

Important: Your property must be located in Benzie County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

This Durable Power of Attorney meets all recording requirements specific to Benzie County.

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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Benzie County recording format requirements. If there is a rejection caused by our formatting, we will correct the issue or refund your payment. This guarantee applies to document formatting only and does not extend to information entered by the user, the selection of the form, or the legal effect of the completed document.

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