A Special Power of Attorney is a powerful legal tool that can greatly facilitate transactions and legal actions in the principal's absence or incapacity.
A durable power of attorney can be anyone you trust to manage your financial affairs if you become unable to do so, typically a family member, spouse, child, or sibling. It's crucial to choose someone reliable and capable of acting in your best interests.
Key Elements of an SPA Principal's Information: Name, address, and personal details. Attorney-in-Fact's Information: Name and relevant details similar to the principal. Powers Granted: Specific acts the attorney-in-fact is authorized to perform. Date of Effectivity: When the SPA takes effect.
An SPA must include the identification of the principal and agent, a detailed scope of powers, transaction specifics, date of execution, the principal's signature, and proper notarization. For property-related SPAs, registration with the Register of Deeds may also be required.
General Power of Attorney. This grants the broadest range of authority, allowing your agent to manage most financial and legal matters, including real estate transactions, bill payments, and investment decisions.
In the Philippines, the Civil Code does not explicitly mention a specific duration for the validity of a Special Power of Attorney. Therefore, unless the document itself stipulates an expiry date, the SPA remains effective indefinitely.
A General Power of Attorney grants broad powers to an agent to conduct a variety of transactions. This capability becomes a critical tool in executing an estate plan or managing legal business and financial affairs.
Before making the decision on who to choose for power of attorney, keep in mind that your agent could be potentially managing your legal, financial, and/or healthcare decisions, some of which could be life changing. Therefore, choose someone who: Is trustworthy and fair minded. Understands your wishes and your values.
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Notarization is mandatory, and in the case of a Medical Power of Attorney, two witnesses or a Texas online notary are required, with at least one disinterested witness.