Missouri Power of Attorney
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Missouri Legal Requirements
Key MO statutes and obligations that apply to your power of attorney.
Requirements
- Governed by the Missouri Durable Power of Attorney Act (Mo. Rev. Stat. §404.700 et seq.); must be signed before a notary public
- Two witnesses are required if the principal is in a health care facility, assisted living, or similar setting (§404.705)
- To be durable, the POA must include language stating it survives the principal's incapacity (§404.705(3))
Restrictions & Limits
- Agent may not make gifts to themselves unless expressly authorized in the document
- Healthcare decisions require a separate Missouri Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care (§404.800 et seq.) — a financial POA does not cover medical decisions
- Real estate transactions using a POA require the instrument to be recorded in the county where the property is located
Official Statute References
Primary Missouri statutes governing this document type.
Missouri Power of Attorney FAQ
Common questions about power of attorneys under Missouri law.
Does a Missouri power of attorney need to be notarized?
Yes. Under §404.705, a Missouri durable power of attorney must be signed and acknowledged before a notary public to be valid. Two witnesses are also required if signed in a health care or assisted living facility.
Can one POA cover both financial and medical decisions in Missouri?
No. Missouri uses separate documents — a Durable Power of Attorney for financial/property matters under §404.700 and a Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care under §404.800. Both should be executed as part of a complete estate plan.
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