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[TN] How do I give my wife power of attorney?

I need to make a power of attorney.

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If you are in Tennessee, you can complete a power of attorney form to grant your wife the authority to manage your affairs. Once you complete it, you must sign it in front of a notary public, and that is all that is necessary to give your wife the power to act on your behalf (Tennessee Code Annotated § 34-6-101). Your wife does not need to sign. 

Make multiple copies of the signed and notarized form, and give them to your wife, your bank, and your attorney. Keep one for your records also. If your wife will be conducting real estate transactions on your behalf, then file the power of attorney with the register of deeds in the county where the property is located.

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I need to make a power of attorney.

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I understand you need to make a power of attorney. Have you decided who you would like to appoint as your attorney-in-fact?

Yes, my wife.

Lexi

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Are you looking to create a general power of attorney or a specific type, such as a durable power of attorney for healthcare decisions?

General power of attorney.

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Barrister

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Hello and welcome to the site! My name is Barrister and I am a licensed attorney. I'm here to help with your situation. Can you tell me what state you are in?

Tennessee. Can you help me to get a general power of attorney? Please.

Barrister

Barrister

If you are in Tennessee, you can complete a power of attorney form to grant your wife the authority to manage your affairs. Once you complete it, you must sign it in front of a notary public, and that is all that is necessary to give your wife the power to act on your behalf (Tennessee Code Annotated § 34-6-101). Your wife does not need to sign. 

Make multiple copies of the signed and notarized form, and give them to your wife, your bank, and your attorney. Keep one for your records also. If your wife will be conducting real estate transactions on your behalf, then file the power of attorney with the register of deeds in the county where the property is located.

So, I need to fill it and sign in front of a notary public?

Barrister

Barrister

Correct. I hope I was able to clear up any questions you had about the situation. It was my pleasure to work with you and help with your question. Have a good evening and be safe!

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