1. Appointment of Agent
I, the Principal, hereby appoint the above-named Agent as my true and lawful attorney-in-fact (the "Agent") to act for me and in my name, place, and stead, with full power and authority to do and perform every act and thing whatsoever requisite and necessary to be done in and about the premises as fully, to all intents and purposes, as I might or could do if personally present.
This Power of Attorney is durable and shall not be affected by my subsequent disability, incapacity, or incompetence, as provided under the Oklahoma Durable Power of Attorney Act, 58 O.S. §§ 1071 et seq.
2. Scope of Authority - General Powers
The Agent is authorized to perform any and all acts on my behalf with respect to the following matters, including but not limited to:
- Real property transactions - buy, sell, lease, mortgage, manage, or otherwise deal with any real property I own or in which I have an interest.
- Tangible personal property - buy, sell, lease, maintain, repair, or dispose of personal property.
- Financial institution transactions - open, close, or manage accounts; make deposits and withdrawals; write checks; apply for and use credit cards or lines of credit.
- Stocks, bonds, and securities - buy, sell, transfer, vote, exercise options, and manage investment accounts.
- Safe deposit boxes - access, open, inventory, and remove contents.
- Insurance and annuity transactions - purchase, modify, cancel, or make claims under any insurance policy or annuity.
- Retirement plans and benefits - manage, contribute to, withdraw from, or designate beneficiaries for IRAs, 401(k)s, pensions, and similar plans.
- Tax matters - prepare, sign, and file tax returns; represent me before the IRS, Oklahoma Tax Commission, and other taxing authorities; receive refunds.
- Claims and litigation - commence, defend, settle, or compromise any claim or legal proceeding on my behalf.
- Safe deposit and storage - access any safe deposit box, storage unit, or similar facility.
- Government benefits - apply for, receive, and manage Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, veterans' benefits, or other government benefits.
- Estate planning documents - execute, amend, or revoke trusts, wills, or other estate planning documents only to the extent expressly authorized in a separate writing signed by me.
3. Healthcare Decisions (Optional - Strike if not granted)
If this section is initialed by the Principal below, the Agent is also granted authority to make healthcare decisions on my behalf, including but not limited to:
- Consent to or refuse medical, surgical, or dental treatment, hospitalization, or other healthcare services;
- Access my medical records and healthcare information under HIPAA and Oklahoma law;
- Arrange for my care in a nursing home, assisted living, or hospice;
- Make decisions regarding life-sustaining treatment consistent with any Advance Directive or Living Will I have executed.
Principal Initials for Healthcare Authority: [[Principal Initials or "N/A - Healthcare powers not granted"]]
4. Specific Limitations
The following specific limitations apply to the Agent's authority (if any):
[[Specific Limitations, e.g. "Agent may not make gifts exceeding $5,000 per year without court approval" or "Agent may not sell my primary residence without written consent of [[Alternate Agent]]" or "None."]]
The Agent shall not have authority to:
(a) Make or change my will;
(b) Create or revoke a trust on my behalf unless expressly authorized herein or by separate instrument;
(c) Exercise powers I have as trustee or fiduciary for another person;
(d) Use my property for the Agent's personal benefit except as expressly permitted by law or this document.
5. Effective Date and Durability
This Power of Attorney shall become effective immediately upon execution and shall remain in full force and effect until revoked by me in writing or upon my death.
This Power of Attorney is durable under Oklahoma law and shall not be revoked or otherwise affected by my subsequent disability or incapacity.
6. Revocation
I reserve the right to revoke this Power of Attorney at any time by delivering written notice of revocation to the Agent and to any third party who may be relying on this document.
Revocation shall be effective upon receipt by the Agent or upon recording if affecting real property.
7. Reliance by Third Parties
Any third party who receives a duly executed copy of this Power of Attorney may rely upon it without further inquiry as to the Agent's authority or the status of my capacity.
A photocopy or electronic copy of this executed Power of Attorney shall have the same force and effect as the original.
8. Compensation and Reimbursement
The Agent [[Is / Is not]] entitled to reasonable compensation for services rendered under this Power of Attorney.
The Agent shall be entitled to reimbursement for all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in the performance of duties under this Power of Attorney, including but not limited to travel, legal, accounting, and professional fees.
9. Accounting
The Agent shall keep accurate records of all transactions undertaken pursuant to this Power of Attorney and shall provide an accounting to me or to my legal representative upon request, or at least [[Accounting Frequency, e.g. annually]].
Upon termination of this Power of Attorney, the Agent shall deliver a final written accounting and all records to me or my successor.
10. Indemnification
I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Agent from and against any and all claims, losses, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or in connection with the good-faith exercise of authority under this Power of Attorney, except for acts of gross negligence, willful misconduct, or bad faith.
11. Governing Law
This Power of Attorney shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Oklahoma, including the Oklahoma Durable Power of Attorney Act (58 O.S. §§ 1071-1077) and the Oklahoma Uniform Power of Attorney Act provisions where applicable.
12. Severability
If any provision of this Power of Attorney is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
13. Notices
All notices under this Power of Attorney shall be in writing and delivered personally, by certified mail, or by confirmed email to the addresses set forth above or to such other addresses as the parties may designate in writing.
14. Execution and Witnesses
This Power of Attorney shall be signed by me as Principal in the presence of two (2) witnesses who are not the Agent or related to the Agent, and may be notarized for additional protection and third-party acceptance.
15. Successor Agent
If the Agent named above is unable or unwilling to serve, I appoint as Successor Agent:
[[Successor Agent Full Name]], address [[Successor Address]], phone [[Successor Phone]].
The Successor Agent shall have all powers granted to the original Agent.
16. Co-Agents (Optional)
[[Co-Agent Provisions, e.g. "I appoint the following as Co-Agents who may act jointly or severally: [[Names]]" or "No Co-Agents appointed."]]
17. Ratification
I hereby ratify and confirm all acts that the Agent or any successor shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue of this Power of Attorney.
18. Termination upon Death
This Power of Attorney shall automatically terminate upon my death. The Agent shall have no authority to act after my death except to the extent necessary to wind up affairs already begun or as permitted by law for funeral and burial arrangements if separately authorized.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand on the date first written above.
PRINCIPAL
Signature: __________________________________________ Date: _________
Printed Name: [[Principal Full Legal Name]]
WITNESS 1
Signature: __________________________________________ Date: _________
Printed Name: [[Witness 1 Full Name]]
Address: [[Witness 1 Address]]
WITNESS 2
Signature: __________________________________________ Date: _________
Printed Name: [[Witness 2 Full Name]]
Address: [[Witness 2 Address]]
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
COUNTY OF [[County Name]]
Before me, the undersigned authority, personally appeared [[Principal Full Legal Name]], known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that they executed the same for the purposes therein stated.
Witness my hand and official seal this [[Day]] day of [[Month]], [[Year]].
Notary Public Signature: ________________________________
Printed Name: [[Notary Printed Name]]
My Commission Expires: [[Notary Commission Expiration Date]]
(Seal)
AGENT'S ACCEPTANCE
I, [[Agent Full Legal Name]], accept appointment as Agent under this Power of Attorney and agree to act in the Principal's best interest, to keep accurate records, and to provide an accounting when requested.
Agent Signature: __________________________________________ Date: _________
Printed Name: [[Agent Full Legal Name]]
Template - not professional (legal/financial/medical) advice. This Oklahoma Durable Power of Attorney is a sample form based on the Oklahoma Durable Power of Attorney Act (58 O.S. §§ 1071 et seq.). Powers granted should be carefully considered. Execution requirements (witnesses, notarization) may vary by intended use; some institutions require original ink signatures or specific wording. A separate healthcare power of attorney or advance directive is often recommended in addition to or instead of the healthcare section above. Consult a licensed Oklahoma attorney to customize this document for your circumstances, ensure compliance with current statutes, and address digital assets, gifting powers, or real estate recording requirements. This template is current as of June 2026 but laws change.
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