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I completed a Power of Attorney form for my sister and her son. What do I do next?
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Okay, then if they signed the Power of Attorney in front of a notary public and gave the document to you, you now have the authority to act on their behalf for whatever the Power of Attorney authorizes.
For example, if you needed to handle banking on their behalf, you would take the Power of Attorney with you to the bank, provide them a copy, and then you’d be authorized to act on behalf of the grantor.
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I completed a Power of Attorney form for my sister and her son. What do I do next?
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I understand you completed a Power of Attorney form for your sister and her son. Have you had the form notarized?
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Are you looking to file the Power of Attorney form with any specific institution or organization?
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Are you granting a Power of Attorney to someone, or is someone granting a Power of Attorney to you to act on their behalf?
Yes, my sister and her son granted me Power of Attorney.
Barrister
Okay, then if they signed the Power of Attorney in front of a notary public and gave the document to you, you now have the authority to act on their behalf for whatever the Power of Attorney authorizes.
For example, if you needed to handle banking on their behalf, you would take the Power of Attorney with you to the bank, provide them a copy, and then you’d be authorized to act on behalf of the grantor.
Okay.
Barrister
Did you have any other questions about this situation that I can help with?
Once I download the form, get it notarized, and have two witnesses sign it, what do I need to do next?
Barrister
Once they give the Power of Attorney to you, you’ll have authority to act on their behalf to do whatever the Power of Attorney authorizes. For example, if you need to handle banking on their behalf, you would take the Power of Attorney to the bank, provide them a copy, and then you would be authorized to act for the grantor.
Does the online form need to be signed by an attorney?
Barrister
No, an attorney isn’t required to sign it. It just needs to be signed by the person granting the Power of Attorney to you, in front of a notary public, with two witnesses present.
Okay, I completely understand now. Thank you very much.
Barrister
You’re very welcome. I’m glad I could help. It was my pleasure to work with you and assist with your question.
Thank you very much.
Barrister
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