Gratiot County Durable Power of Attorney Form (Michigan)

All Gratiot County specific forms and documents listed below are included in your immediate download package:

Durable Power of Attorney Form

Gratiot County Durable Power of Attorney Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Included Gratiot County compliant document last validated/updated 9/5/2024

Guidelines Durable Power of Attorney

Gratiot County Guidelines Durable Power of Attorney

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included Gratiot County compliant document last validated/updated 7/4/2024

Completed Example of the Durable Power of Attorney Document

Gratiot County Completed Example of the Durable Power of Attorney Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included Gratiot County compliant document last validated/updated 10/9/2024

Attorney in Facts Responsibilities Form

Gratiot County Attorney in Facts Responsibilities Form

Statutory Form, often required by third parties.
Included Gratiot County compliant document last validated/updated 10/10/2024

When using these Durable Power of Attorney forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Gratiot County. The executed documents should then be recorded in the following office:

Gratiot County Register of Deeds

Courthouse - 214 East Center St, Ithaca, Michigan 48847

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Phone: (989) 875-5217

Local jurisdictions located in Gratiot County include:

  • Alma
  • Ashley
  • Bannister
  • Breckenridge
  • Elm Hall
  • Elwell
  • Ithaca
  • Middleton
  • North Star
  • Perrinton
  • Pompeii
  • Riverdale
  • Saint Louis
  • Sumner
  • Wheeler

How long does it take to get my forms?

Forms are available immediately after submitting payment.

How do I get my forms, are they emailed?

Immediately after you submit payment, the Gratiot County forms you order will be available for download directly from your account. You can then download the forms to your computer. If you do not already have an account, one will be created for you as part of the order process, and your login details will be provided to you. If you encounter any issues accessing your forms, please reach out to our support team for assistance. Forms are NOT emailed to you.

What does "validated/updated" mean?

This indicates the most recent date when at least one of the following occurred:

  • Updated: The document was updated or changed to remain compliant.
  • Validated: The document was examined by an attorney or staff, or it was successfully recorded in Gratiot County using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Gratiot County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Gratiot County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.

Can the Durable Power of Attorney forms be re-used?

Yes. You can re-use the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have more than one property in Gratiot County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Gratiot County.

What are supplemental forms?

Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by Michigan or Gratiot County. These could be tax related, informational, or even as simple as a coversheet. Supplemental forms are provided for free with your order where available.

What type of files are the forms?

All of our Gratiot County Durable Power of Attorney forms are PDFs. You will need to have or get Adobe Reader to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.

Do I need any special software to use these forms?

You will need to have Adobe Reader installed on your computer to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.

Do I have to enter all of my property information online?

No. The blank forms are downloaded to your computer and you fill them out there, at your convenience.

Can I save the completed form, email it to someone?

Yes, you can save your deed form at any point with your information in it. The forms can also be emailed, blank or complete, as attachments.

Are there any recurring fees involved?

No. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

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.

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