Use this Power of Attorney in Ohio to authorize any or all of the following:

(A) Real property transactions.
(B) Tangible personal property transactions.
(C) Stock and bond transactions.
(D) Commodity and option transactions.
(E) Banking and other financial institution transactions.
(F) Business operating transactions.
(G) Insurance and annuity transactions.
(H) Estate, trust, and other beneficiary transactions.
(I) Claims and litigation.
(J) Personal and family maintenance.
(K) Benefits from Social Security
(L) Retirement plan transactions.
(M) Tax matters.
(N) Gifting.
(O) Revocation - This Power Attorney may be revoked by me at any time by providing written notice to my Attorney-in-fact, in any reasonable manner.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
On the following lines you may give special instructions limiting or extending the powers granted to your agent.

CHOICE OF LAW. This power of attorney will be governed by the laws of the state of Ohio without regard for conflicts of laws principals. It was executed in the state of Ohio and is intended to be valid in all jurisdictions of the United States of America and all foreign nations.

Formatted for recording:
1337.06 Execution and evidence of power of attorney.
A power of attorney for the transfer of personal property or the transaction of business relating to the transfer of personal property, in order to be admitted to record as provided in section 1337.07 of the Revised Code, shall be signed and acknowledged in the same manner as deeds and mortgages under section 5301.01 of the Revised Code. When so executed, acknowledged, and recorded, a copy of the record, certified by the county recorder, with the recorder's official seal affixed to it, shall be received in all courts and places within this state as prima-facie evidence of the existence of that instrument and as conclusive evidence of the existence of that record.

(Ohio General Durable POA Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

How to Use This Form

Select your county from the list above
Download the county-specific form
Fill in the required information
Have the document notarized if required
Record with your county recorder's office

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Common Uses for General Durable Power of Attorney

Grant authority to manage rental properties in your absence
Grant broad authority over financial and property matters
Grant power of attorney for a specific property closing
Allow an agent to execute documents for a property purchase
Grant temporary authority for a single real estate transaction
Allow an attorney to represent you at a real estate closing
Authorize someone to manage your real estate while you travel

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Important: County-Specific Forms

Our general durable power of attorney forms are specifically formatted for each county in Ohio.

After selecting your county, you'll receive forms that meet all local recording requirements, ensuring your documents will be accepted without delays or rejection fees.

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