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The agent of the general durable power of attorney will remain in authority until the principal is deceased. The general durable will also include all specific powers granted to the agent.
You must have the mental capacity to establish a POA, meaning you grasp what it is and the implications of setting one up. The person you choose as your agent must also be 18 or older and have mental capacity. Your power of attorney document must be signed in front of a notary public or by two competent witnesses.
Notary fees are usually less than $50. Should you choose to work with an attorney, one might expect fees in the range of $250 ? $500.
YOU CAN AMEND OR CHANGE THIS DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY ONLY BY EXECUTING A NEW DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY OR BY EXECUTING AN AMENDMENT THROUGH THE SAME FORMALITIES AS AN ORIGINAL. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REVOKE OR TERMINATE THIS DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY AT ANY TIME, SO LONG AS YOU ARE COMPETENT.
You can get a blank Power of Attorney form from: a stationery store or other store that sells pre-printed legal forms. your estate planning lawyer, or. Section 4401 of the Probate Code .
The POA cannot transfer the responsibility to another Agent at any time. The POA cannot make any legal or financial decisions after the death of the Principal, at which point the Executor of the Estate would take over. The POA cannot distribute inheritances or transfer assets after the death of the Principal.
Prepare the POA Document: Draft the POA document, clearly outlining the powers given to the agent, when these powers begin, and any limitations. Legal Formalities: In California, your parent must sign the POA document, and their signature must be acknowledged before a notary public.