This form is used for the sale of real property located in Alabama. The principal designates an agent and empowers him/her to act in all necessary legal documents for the sale of a specific property. The Limited Power of Attorney is durable and shall not be affected by the principal's disability, incompetency, or incapacity and terminates immediately upon the satisfactory closing of the specified property.

Recording: For the POA to be used in a real estate transaction, it usually must be recorded in the county where the property is located. This is necessary for deeds and other documents executed by the agent to be recorded and considered valid.

Agent's Duties: The agent is expected to act in the principal's best interest, maintain accurate records, keep the principal's property separate from theirs, and avoid conflicts of interest.

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