Power of Attorney in Oregon
State-specific overview · Estate & Probate
Oregon requires specific statutory language or substantially similar terms for a power of attorney to be valid and durable.
How Oregon treats Power of Attorney
Oregon follows the Uniform Power of Attorney Act and requires powers of attorney to include specific statutory language or substantially similar provisions to be enforceable. The document must be signed by the principal and notarized. Oregon distinguishes between financial powers of attorney and healthcare powers of attorney (advance directives), each with separate requirements. A durable power of attorney remains valid even after the principal becomes incapacitated, unless the principal explicitly states otherwise.
The general definition of Power of Attorney
A legal document authorizing someone to act on your behalf in financial or medical decisions.
A power of attorney is a document you sign giving another person (called an agent or attorney-in-fact) the authority to make decisions and sign documents for you. You can make it broad (covering all financial matters) or narrow (only for selling a specific property). It takes effect immediately or only if you become incapacitated, depending on what you choose.
Read the full Power of Attorney entry →This page is a plain-English reference and is not legal advice. State laws change frequently. For specific situations consult a licensed attorney in Oregon.