South Carolina Power of Attorney Template
This Power of Attorney Document is designed in accordance with the South Carolina Code of Laws, Title 62, Article 5 (South Carolina Probate Code), and grants an individual (the "Principal") the ability to appoint another person (the "Agent") to make decisions on their behalf. Use this document to authorize your Agent to act in your capacity regarding specified matters.
Principal Information
Full Name: ___________________________
Address: ______________________________
City, State, Zip: ______________________
Phone Number: _________________________
Email Address: ________________________
Agent Information
Full Name: ___________________________
Address: ______________________________
City, State, Zip: ______________________
Phone Number: _________________________
Email Address: ________________________
Alternate Agent Information (Optional)
Full Name: ___________________________
Address: ______________________________
City, State, Zip: ______________________
Phone Number: _________________________
Email Address: ________________________
In the event that the original Agent is unable or unwilling to serve, the Principal nominates the above-named Alternate Agent to serve in their place.
Authority Granted
The Principal grants the Agent the following powers, to be exercised in the Principal's name, place, and stead:
- Real property transactions
- Tangible personal property transactions
- Stock and bond transactions
- Commodity and option transactions
- Banking and financial service transactions
- Business operating transactions
- Insurance and annuity transactions
- Estate, trust, and other beneficiary transactions
- Claims and litigation
- Personal and family maintenance
- Benefits from social security, Medicare, Medicaid, or other governmental programs, or military service
- Retirement plan transactions
- Tax matters
Effective Date and Duration
This Power of Attorney becomes effective on the date below and will remain in effect until specifically revoked in writing by the Principal or as provided by South Carolina law.
Effective Date: _______________
Signature
This document must be signed and dated by the Principal in the presence of a notary public and at least two (2) witnesses who are not the Agent or related to the Principal or Agent by blood or marriage.
Principal's Signature: ___________________________ Date: _______________
Witness 1 Signature: _____________________________ Date: _______________
Witness 2 Signature: _____________________________ Date: _______________
Notary Public Signature: __________________________ Date: _______________
My Commission Expires: __________________
Notice to Person Accepting the Appointment as Attorney-in-Fact
By accepting or acting under the appointment, the Agent assumes the fiduciary and other legal responsibilities of an Agent.
