Utah Power of Attorney
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Utah Legal Requirements
Key UT statutes and obligations that apply to your power of attorney.
Requirements
- Utah follows the Uniform Power of Attorney Act codified at Utah Code § 75-9-101 et seq.
- A durable power of attorney must be signed before a notary public or two witnesses (Utah Code § 75-9-105)
- To be 'durable,' the document must contain language indicating it survives the principal's incapacity (Utah Code § 75-9-102)
Restrictions & Limits
- An agent may not make gifts to themselves or change the principal's estate plan unless the agreement expressly grants such authority
- Healthcare decisions require a separate advance healthcare directive under Utah Code § 75-2a-107
- A POA used for real property transactions in Utah must be recorded with the county recorder's office
Official Statute References
Primary Utah statutes governing this document type.
Utah Power of Attorney FAQ
Common questions about power of attorneys under Utah law.
Does a Utah power of attorney need to be notarized?
Yes. Utah Code § 75-9-105 requires a power of attorney to be signed in the presence of a notary public or two adult witnesses to be valid.
Can a Utah agent make gifts to themselves under a POA?
Not unless the power of attorney expressly and specifically authorizes self-dealing gifts. Utah Code § 75-9-217 sets strict limits on gift-giving authority, and unauthorized transfers can be voided.
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