Illinois General Power of Attorney (2026)
A Illinois general power of attorney gives your agent broad authority over your finances and ends if you become incapacitated, die or revoke it. Our form says expressly that it ends on incapacity. Signing: Notary AND one witness; the notary cannot be the witness, and relatives and the agent cannot witness (45/3-3.6).
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Illinois power of attorney: key facts
- Signing (notary and witnesses)
- Notary AND one witness; the notary cannot be the witness, and relatives and the agent cannot witness (45/3-3.6).
- Durable by default?
- Yes, it continues despite later disability or incapacity (755 ILCS 45/2-5).
- Official form
- Statutory Short Form Power of Attorney for Property, 755 ILCS 45/3-3 (you strike out the powers you do not grant).
Official sources: 755 ILCS 45/3-3 · 755 ILCS 45/2-5 · Last reviewed: October 2026
How it works
- Answer a few questions about you, your agent and the powers. The form follows Illinois rules.
- See a free preview of your document.
- Unlock it with a one-time payment and download it in PDF and Word, with signing instructions for Illinois.
Frequently asked questions
- Does a general power of attorney need to be notarized in Illinois?
- Notary AND one witness; the notary cannot be the witness, and relatives and the agent cannot witness (45/3-3.6).
- What happens if I become incapacitated?
- This general power of attorney ends. If you want your agent to keep acting, choose the durable power of attorney.
- Can my agent make medical decisions?
- No. This is a financial power of attorney. Health care decisions need a medical power of attorney.
- Can I get it in Spanish?
- Yes. You sign the English document and also receive a Spanish reference translation and Spanish signing instructions.
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Other power of attorney types in Illinois: Durable POA · Limited POA