Idaho has enacted a statutory limitation on child care powers of attorney.
Click here to read Idaho Statutes A child care power of attorney enables a parent or court appointed legal guardian to give temporary custody of and other authority over their minor or incapacitated children while the parent or legal guardian is away, not available or other circumstances exist which make a temporary guardian or custodian appointment desirable. A power of attorney may always be revoked by the parent or guardian giving it. Written notice of revocation should be given to the temporary guardian or custodian, and may be required to anyone who has been given notice of the power of attorney.
Idaho law generally allows a power of attorney not exceeding six (6) months in duration; however, for particular persons and circumstances the period may be longer.
Idaho law allows a child care power of attorney given by military personnel serving outside the territorial limits of the United States to last for twelve (12) months.
Idaho law allows a grandparent, a sibling or sibling of a parent to have an unrestricted length power of attorney. There should be an end date specified; if not specified, it is valid for three (3) years.
Generally, a person appointed as a temporary guardian or custodian of a child under a power of attorney may exercise any power which the parent or legal guardian may choose to give, except the power to consent to the marriage or adoption of a child.
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