 | Colorado Limited (Special) Power of Attorney Form |
The Colorado limited (special) power of attorney form is a document used to allow an individual (the Principal) to assign responsibility to an Agent to act on their behalf and make decisions concerning their property. Within the form is a description of the specific powers the Principal grants the Agent/Attorney-in-Fact.
Herein lies the discrepancy between a general and limited or special power of attorney; the limited power of attorney specifies the tasks assigned as opposed to allowing for a blanket delegation of power. In Colorado, the limited power of attorney form must be signed in the presence of a Notary Public in accordance with CO Rev Stat § 15-14-705.
How To Write
Step 1 – Begin by downloading the form and first placing the Principal’s full name in the first blank line
- Enter the principal’s social security number into the next line
- Enter the full name of the selected Attorney In Fact/Agent
- Enter the physical address for the appointed Attorney In Fact/Agent
- Enter the telephone number for the Attorney In Fact/Agent
Step 2 – Principal’s powers granted – This section will ask the Principal to enter only those powers they wish to grant to the Attorney In Fact/Agent
- Enter the powers the principal would like the Attorney In Fact/Agent to handle for them
- If more room is required, add a sheet expanding the list of powers and attach to the form
Step 3 – The Principal and Agent should read the paragraphs at the end of the form
- Enter the date that the principal is signing the document in dd/mm/yyyy format
- Provide the principal’s signature
- Once the document is complete, make copies for the principal’s records and provide the original to the Attorney In Fact/Agent
- This document may be revoked at any time in writing
