Setting Up Power Of Attorney

Summary

To set up a Power of Attorney (POA) in New York, your father must sign the document, which needs to be notarized with two witnesses present. Your signature does not require notarization. You can obtain POA forms from the New York State Bar Associations website or other legal document services. Be cautious of third-party sites that may charge fees for forms. LawDepot.Com is generally considered legitimate, but always verify the credibility of any service. If you encounter issues, consider contacting the New York State Bar Association directly or seeking assistance from local legal aid services.

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I want to set up a power of attorney for my father. We are in different states. Can we get this done even with signatures etc
Yes, you can set up a power of attorney (POA) even if you and your father are in different states.
- Each state has its own requirements for a POA.
- Generally, the document must be signed by your father and notarized.
- Some states might require witnesses.
In which state is your father located? This will help provide specific requirements.
New York and Massachusetts
Since your father is in New York or Massachusetts, here are the general requirements for setting up a Power of Attorney (POA) in both states:
- New York:
- The POA must be signed by your father.
- It must be notarized.
- Two witnesses are required.
- Massachusetts:
- The POA must be signed by your father.
- It must be notarized.
- Witnesses are not specifically required, but it is advisable.
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If my father is in New York. Do I need to sign it or have my signature motorized
If your father is in New York, the Power of Attorney (POA) document must be signed by your father and notarized with two witnesses present. Your signature is not required to be notarized.
Would you like further information on how to obtain and complete the necessary forms?
Yes how do I get these forms?I just had legalnature generate a form and it said I also needed to sign and have my signature notarized. Is that accurate?
In New York, for a Power of Attorney (POA):
- Only your father's signature needs to be notarized.
- The document must be signed by your father and notarized in the presence of two witnesses.
- Your signature does not need to be notarized.
You can often obtain POA forms from the New York State Bar Association’s website or other legal document services. Would you like more information on completing these forms?
Where do I find this on NY Bar association website
You can find Power of Attorney (POA) forms on the New York State Bar Association's website by following these steps:
*. Visit the New York State Bar Association website at www.nysba.org.
*. Use the search bar to look for "Power of Attorney forms".
*. Navigate to the relevant section to download the forms.
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Do I need to pay a fee to have access to this form? Seems expensive
You should not have to pay a fee to access standard Power of Attorney forms on the New York State Bar Association’s website. However, some legal document services might charge a fee.
Would you like more information on free resources for obtaining these forms?
I can’t find the forms on the NY Bar website
You might want to try contacting the New York State Bar Association directly for assistance. They can guide you to the correct section or provide the forms via email.
Would you like their contact information?
It seems like they are charging money for the form
It sounds like you might be looking at a third-party site that charges for forms. The New York State Bar Association should provide these forms for free or at a nominal cost. You could also try local legal aid services for free assistance.
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Is lawdepot.com legitimate site
LawDepot.com is generally considered a legitimate site for legal forms. However, it's always a good idea to verify the credibility of any service. Look for reviews and check their terms of service.
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