[CO] [CO] I did not include my mother’s middle name while creating a POA for her. Will this be a problem?

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You want to know if her middle name not being there will be an issue?

Leaving out your mother’s middle name on the Power of Attorney (POA) might cause some complications, but it usually isn’t a deal-breaker. Colorado law doesn’t say a POA is invalid just because a middle name is missing.

However, banks, hospitals, and other institutions often want the name to exactly match the ID. Some are flexible; others are strict and could reject the POA.

The safest approach:

• Check with institutions where you expect to use the POA.
• If they hesitate, it’s best to re-sign and notarize a corrected version including her full legal name.

Address Changes:

A change of address does not invalidate the POA.

• If your mother moves — POA still valid.
• If you move — POA still valid.

Just notify banks, doctors, Medicare, etc. of the new address.

Colorado vs. General POA Forms:

Colorado uses the Uniform Power of Attorney Act and has its own statutory form. Generic forms can work only if they meet Colorado's strict requirements. Using the official Colorado form avoids rejection by banks or agencies.

Same for medical POA — Colorado has a specific "Medical Durable Power of Attorney" form.

About your brother (secondary agent):

A secondary/successor agent does not need to be present at notarization.

Only your mother (the principal) and the notary must be present.

Great! I do hope the information I provided was helpful and addressed your question. If there's anything else you need, please don't hesitate to reach out — I’m always happy to assist. Wishing you a fantastic day ahead!