Power of Attorney in Utah
State-specific overview · Estate & Probate
Utah requires notarization and recognizes durable powers of attorney by default, allowing broad agent authority unless explicitly limited.
How Utah treats Power of Attorney
Utah adopted the Uniform Power of Attorney Act, requiring all POAs to be notarized to be valid. The state presumes a power of attorney is durable (survives your incapacity) unless you explicitly state it ends upon your incapacity. Utah law grants agents broad authority to act in your financial and medical interests, and third parties generally must honor a properly executed POA without requiring additional documentation.
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 Utah.