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New Jersey Power of Attorney Form

Published Dec 16, 2025

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A New Jersey Power of Attorney form is a legal instrument authorizing an agent to manage financial or medical affairs on behalf of a principal under state law.

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Select the type of authority you wish to grant. 'General' grants broad powers; 'Limited/Special' restricts authority to specific acts; 'Durable' remains in effect if the Principal becomes incapacitated; 'Springing' only becomes effective upon a specified event.

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NEW JERSEY POWER OF ATTORNEY FORM

I. APPOINTMENT OF AGENT

This Power of Attorney is made on , by and between:

The Principal:
Name:
Address:

The Agent (Attorney-in-Fact):
Name:
Address:

II. DESIGNATION OF AUTHORITY

I, _______________, hereby appoint the Agent named above to act as my true and lawful attorney-in-fact to manage my affairs. This appointment is made pursuant to the New Jersey Revised Durable Power of Attorney Act (N.J.S.A. 46:2B-8.1 et seq.).

III. GRANT OF POWERS

The Agent is granted the power to act on my behalf regarding the following subjects.

(Check the applicable boxes below. If you wish to grant general authority over all matters, check the last box "All Preceding Subjects").

Real Property Transactions - To buy, sell, lease, mortgage, encumber, exchange, and manage real property; to execute deeds and other instruments.

Tangible Personal Property - To buy, sell, lease, exchange, and manage personal property (e.g., vehicles, furniture, jewelry).

Stock and Bond Transactions - To buy, sell, exchange, and manage stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and all other types of securities.

Commodity and Option Transactions - To buy, sell, exchange, and manage contracts for future delivery of commodities and options on those contracts.

Banking and Other Financial Institution Transactions - To open, close, and manage bank accounts; to sign checks and withdraw funds; to access safety deposit boxes; and to conduct all banking business.

Business Operating Transactions - To manage, operate, buy, sell, or liquidate any business interest I may have.

Insurance and Annuity Transactions - To purchase, maintain, surrender, or borrow against insurance policies and annuities.

Estate, Trust, and Other Beneficiary Transactions - To accept, reject, disclaim, receive, and settle bequests, legacies, and other interests in estates and trusts.

Claims and Litigation - To institute, maintain, defend, settle, or compromise legal proceedings and claims.

Personal and Family Maintenance - To perform acts necessary to maintain the customary standard of living for me and my family, including housing, food, transportation, and healthcare expenses.

Benefits from Governmental Programs or Civil or Military Service - To apply for, receive, and manage benefits from Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, or other government programs.

Retirement Plan Transactions - To contribute to, withdraw from, and manage retirement plans and IRAs.

Tax Matters - To prepare, sign, and file federal, state, and local tax returns; to represent me before tax authorities.

All Preceding Subjects - I grant my Agent authority to act on my behalf regarding all the subjects listed above.

IV. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS AND LIMITATIONS

The Agent’s powers are subject to the following special instructions or limitations:

V. DURABILITY AND EFFECTIVE DATE

(Check one of the following to determine when this Power of Attorney becomes effective and whether it survives incapacity).

Durable Power of Attorney

Springing Power of Attorney

Non-Durable Power of Attorney

Durable Power of Attorney (Effective Immediately): This Power of Attorney is effective immediately upon the date of signing and shall not be affected by my subsequent disability or incapacity, or lapse of time.

Springing Power of Attorney (Effective upon Incapacity): This Power of Attorney shall only become effective upon my disability or incapacity. I shall be considered disabled or incapacitated upon the written certification by a licensed physician that I am unable to manage my financial affairs.

Non-Durable Power of Attorney: This Power of Attorney is effective immediately but shall terminate upon my disability, incapacity, or death.

VI. SUCCESSOR AGENT

Appoint a Successor Agent?

If the Agent named in Section I is unable or unwilling to serve, I appoint the following individual as Successor Agent:

Name:
Address:

VII. REIMBURSEMENT AND COMPENSATION

The Agent shall be entitled to reimbursement for all reasonable expenses incurred in acting under this Power of Attorney.

(Check one)

No Compensation

Reasonable Compensation

The Agent shall NOT be entitled to compensation for services performed.

The Agent shall be entitled to reasonable compensation for services performed.

VIII. RELIANCE BY THIRD PARTIES

Any third party who receives a copy of this Power of Attorney may rely upon it. Revocation of this Power of Attorney is not effective as to a third party until the third party has actual knowledge of the revocation. I agree to indemnify the third party for any claims that arise against the third party because of reliance on this Power of Attorney.

IX. GOVERNING LAW

This Power of Attorney shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey.

X. SIGNATURE AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT

I, _______________, sign my name to this Power of Attorney this , and being first duly sworn, do declare to the undersigned authority that I sign and execute this instrument as my Power of Attorney and that I sign it willingly, or willingly direct another to sign for me, that I execute it as my free and voluntary act for the purposes expressed in the Power of Attorney, and that I am eighteen years of age or older, of sound mind, and under no constraint or undue influence.

PRINCIPAL

Signature: _________________________
Print Name: _______________
Date: _______________
Address: _______________

XI. WITNESS

Include Witness Section?

(While New Jersey law does not strictly require witnesses for a Power of Attorney to be valid if properly notarized, it is recommended for banking and real estate purposes).

I, the witness, sign my name to the foregoing Power of Attorney being first duly sworn and do declare that the Principal signs and executes this instrument as their Power of Attorney and that they sign it willingly, and that I, in the presence and hearing of the Principal, sign this Power of Attorney as witness to the Principal's signing and that to the best of my knowledge the Principal is eighteen years of age or older, of sound mind, and under no constraint or undue influence.

WITNESS

Signature: _________________________
Print Name:
Date:
Address:

Include Notary Public Section?

XII. NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT

State of
County of

On this , before me, , a Notary Public in and for said State, personally appeared the above-named individual(s) who executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged that they executed the same as their free act and deed.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal.

Notary Public Signature: _________________________
Print Name: _______________
My Commission Expires:

(Seal)

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What is a New Jersey Power of Attorney Form?

A New Jersey Power of Attorney Form is a legal instrument that authorizes an individual, referred to as the principal, to designate another person, known as the agent or attorney-in-fact, to make decisions and act on their behalf. This document allows the agent to manage financial affairs, real estate transactions, business operations, or healthcare decisions depending on the specific authority granted within the agreement. Residents of New Jersey utilize this tool to ensure their personal and professional matters continue to be managed efficiently during periods of absence, illness, or incapacitation.

Types of New Jersey Power of Attorney Form

State laws recognize several distinct variations of this document, each designed to address specific needs and durations of authority.

General Power of Attorney - Grants the agent broad authority to handle financial and legal matters for the principal, effectively terminating if the principal becomes incapacitated or mentally incompetent.
Durable Power of Attorney - Includes specific language stating that the agent's authority remains in effect or becomes effective upon the disability or incapacity of the principal.
Limited Power of Attorney - Restricts the agent's powers to specific tasks, transactions, or time periods, such as handling a single real estate closing or managing affairs during a temporary absence.
Medical Power of Attorney - Designates a healthcare representative to make medical decisions for the principal when they are unable to communicate their own wishes, often referred to in New Jersey as a Proxy Directive.
Tax Power of Attorney - Authorizes a representative to handle tax matters, filings, and communications with the New Jersey Division of Taxation.

New Jersey Legal Statutes and Regulations

The creation, validity, and enforcement of power of attorney documents in New Jersey are governed by specific state statutes.

Revised Uniform Power of Attorney Act - Establishes the comprehensive legal framework for financial powers of attorney, outlining the duties of agents and the rights of principals (N.J.S.A. 46:2B-8.1 et seq.).
New Jersey Advance Directives for Health Care Act - Governs the appointment of healthcare representatives and the execution of medical directives (N.J.S.A. 26:2H-53 et seq.).
Banking Power of Attorney Act - regulate the acceptance of powers of attorney by banking institutions and outlines the liability of banks regarding these documents (N.J.S.A. 46:2B-10 et seq.).
Recording Requirements - Mandates that any power of attorney used to convey real estate must be acknowledged and recorded with the county clerk (N.J.S.A. 46:14-2.1).

Execution and Signing Requirements

For a Power of Attorney to be legally binding and accepted by third parties in New Jersey, specific execution formalities must be observed.

Signature of Principal - The individual granting power must sign the document voluntarily and while of sound mind.
Notarization - Financial powers of attorney should be signed before a Notary Public, especially if the agent will handle real estate transactions or record the document.
Witnesses for Medical Directives - Healthcare proxies generally require the signatures of two witnesses or a Notary Public to be valid.
Acknowledgement Language - The document must contain statutory language confirming the principal understands the significance of the powers being granted.

Agent Authority and Fiduciary Duties

The individual appointed as an agent assumes a fiduciary role, requiring them to act with the highest degree of good faith and loyalty toward the principal. New Jersey law imposes strict standards on the conduct of an attorney-in-fact to prevent abuse and exploitation.

Duty of Loyalty - The agent must act solely in the best interest of the principal and avoid conflicts of interest.
Record Keeping - Agents are required to maintain accurate records of all transactions, receipts, and disbursements made on behalf of the principal.
Competence - The agent must act with the care, competence, and diligence tailored to the circumstances and the terms of the document.
Preservation of Estate Plan - An agent should attempt to preserve the principal's estate plan if they possess knowledge of the plan and preservation is consistent with the principal's best interest.

Revocation of Power of Attorney

A principal retains the right to revoke a Power of Attorney at any time, provided they maintain the mental capacity to do so. Revocation effectively terminates the agent's authority to act. The process typically involves creating a formal revocation document.

Written Notice - A formal document stating the intent to revoke the power of attorney should be drafted and signed.
Distribution of Notice - Copies of the revocation must be delivered to the agent and any third parties, such as banks or hospitals, that have the original power of attorney on file.
Recording Revocation - If the original power of attorney was recorded with the county clerk, the revocation instrument must also be recorded to legally terminate the authority regarding real estate.
Automatic Revocation - Certain events, such as the death of the principal, automatically terminate the power of attorney.

FAQs

While New Jersey law does not strictly require notarization for all powers of attorney to be valid between the parties, notarization is mandatory if the document will be recorded for real estate transactions. Banks and financial institutions also typically reject non-notarized documents to minimize fraud risk.

No, all authority granted under a Power of Attorney terminates immediately upon the death of the principal. The executor or administrator of the estate then takes over the management of the deceased person's assets and affairs.

If an individual becomes incapacitated without a Durable Power of Attorney in place, family members must usually apply to the Superior Court of New Jersey for a guardianship. This legal process can be time-consuming and expensive compared to executing a power of attorney beforehand.

An agent generally cannot transfer the principal's assets to themselves unless the Power of Attorney document explicitly grants the authority to make gifts or self-deal. Unauthorized transfers are considered a breach of fiduciary duty and can lead to civil or criminal liability.

A Power of Attorney executed in another state is generally valid in New Jersey if it complied with the laws of that state at the time of execution. Third parties in New Jersey may request an opinion of counsel regarding the document's validity before accepting it.

Yes, under New Jersey law, the filing of a complaint for divorce or annulment automatically revokes the appointment of a spouse as an agent, unless the Power of Attorney document expressly states otherwise.

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