Full question:
My granddaughter from CA is coming to live with us here in OR for a time and my daughter wants to sign a power of attorney for me to manage her affairs here in OR. Is the CA power of attorney for the care of a minor all that we need for me here in OR?
- Category: Power of Attorney
- Date:
- State: Oregon
Answer:
A power of attorney for a child must comply with the laws of the state where the child resides. In Oregon, a parent can designate a standby guardian for up to six months through a written document signed by the parent and two witnesses, neither of whom can be the standby guardian. If the parent cannot sign, another adult can sign on their behalf in their presence and the presence of two witnesses.
A power of attorney allows a parent to grant authority to a non-parent to make decisions regarding their child. This can include medical treatment, enrolling the child in activities, or other significant decisions. The parent can limit the scope of the power of attorney and can revoke it at any time, ideally in writing. The revocation is effective immediately upon delivery to the person holding the power of attorney.
Refer to Oregon statute 109.056 for more details on delegating parental powers.
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