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Fillable Power of Attorney Forms Now Available on Department of Attorney General's Website

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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel recently announced the availability of free, fillable Power of Attorney forms on the Elder Abuse Task Force's webpage, a user-friendly initiative aimed at empowering Michigan residents and their family members to appoint trusted individuals to make important financial and medical decisions on their behalf. Prepared by the Kimble Center for Legal Drafting at Cooley Law School, these forms are compliant with the state's Power of Attorney statute, which was updated in 2024 under the Uniform Power of Attorney Act. The Elder Abuse Task Force, launched in 2019, has made significant strides in combating elder abuse, including the adoption of a Vulnerable Adult Incident Report form and related trainings, as well as the passage of legislation mandating reporting for financial institutions and securities brokers.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Department of Attorney General has made fillable Power of Attorney forms available for download on their website, providing a user-friendly tool for Michigan residents to appoint trusted individuals for important financial and medical decisions.
  • The forms were prepared by the Kimble Center for Legal Drafting at Cooley Law School and are fully compliant with the updated Michigan Power of Attorney statute.
  • The Elder Abuse Task Force, launched in 2019, has successfully advocated for legislation, including the Uniform Power of Attorney Act, and implemented trainings and reporting requirements to combat elder abuse.
  • The Task Force has trained hundreds of police officers, prosecutors, and Adult Protective Services workers, and has viewed thousands of training videos.
  • The Financial Exploitation Prevention Act was passed to ensure mandated reporting for financial institutions on suspected fraud or exploitation.
  • More than 100,000 older adults in Michigan are victims of elder abuse, experiencing abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Statistics:

  • The Elder Abuse Task Force was launched in 2019 and consists of more than 55 different organizations.
  • Approximately 100 individuals are divided into seven committees working diligently to accomplish nine initiatives.
  • The Task Force has trained hundreds of police officers, prosecutors, and Adult Protective Services workers.
  • Thousands of training videos have been viewed.
  • More than 100,000 older adults in Michigan are victims of elder abuse.

Sources:

  • Michigan Attorney General's Office, August 6, 2025: "Fillable Power of Attorney Forms Now Available on Department of Attorney General's Website"
  • Kimble Center for Legal Drafting at Cooley Law School
  • Uniform Power of Attorney Act
  • Michigan Department of Attorney General, Elder Abuse Task Force webpage
  • Financial Exploitation Prevention Act

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