Wyoming Power of Attorney
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Wyoming Legal Requirements
Key WY statutes and obligations that apply to your power of attorney.
Requirements
- Wyoming follows the Uniform Power of Attorney Act, Wyo. Stat. § 3-9-101 et seq.
- A durable power of attorney must be signed by the principal before a notary public (Wyo. Stat. § 3-9-105)
- To be 'durable,' the document must expressly state it is not affected by the principal's subsequent incapacity (Wyo. Stat. § 3-9-104)
Restrictions & Limits
- An agent may not make gifts to themselves or alter the principal's estate plan unless the POA expressly and specifically authorizes those actions
- Healthcare and medical decision-making authority requires a separate advance health care directive under Wyo. Stat. § 35-22-401 et seq.
- A POA used for Wyoming real property transactions should be recorded with the county clerk in the county where the property is situated
Official Statute References
Primary Wyoming statutes governing this document type.
Wyoming Power of Attorney FAQ
Common questions about power of attorneys under Wyoming law.
Does a Wyoming power of attorney need to be notarized?
Yes. Wyo. Stat. § 3-9-105 requires the principal to sign the power of attorney in the presence of a notary public for it to be legally valid in Wyoming.
Can a Wyoming POA authorize an agent to make gifts?
Only if the power of attorney contains an express grant of gift-making authority. Without specific authorization, an agent who makes gifts from the principal's assets may be personally liable for breach of fiduciary duty under Wyo. Stat. § 3-9-117.
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