A Vermont Power of Attorney is a document that serves as a vital instrument for conveying decision-making authority to someone else. In these situations, an individual, known as a Principal, will use a power of attorney form to give someone else, known as an Agent, the ability to make decisions and conduct transactions on their behalf in various situations. Power of attorney documents come in various forms and can allow someone to convey authority in a variety of situations, ranging from vehicle and real estate transactions to the care of minor children and critical healthcare decisions. In Vermont, all power of attorney documents must conform to Title 14, Chapter 123 of the Vermont Statutes. These statutes require all power of attorney documents to be signed, in writing (not oral) and witnessed or notarized according to each document's signing requirements.