As a
young adult, you want to have someone you trust and who cares about you
available to handle your health issues and other affairs if you are in a car
accident, have a serious sports injury or experience some other traumatic event. Your medical information can only be shared
with the person you designate. Prepare
for the unexpected to assure the road to recovery does not take a detour.
Here
are some answers to your important questions.
When does an agent sign the power
of attorney? The
agent does not have to sign at the time that you sign your power of attorney.
The agent's signature does not have to be notarized only your signature. Your
agent signs when you are in need of their help.
How do you revoke an agent's
authority? You
should maintain your original powers of attorney. If you no longer want a
person to serve as your agent, then the powers of attorney should be destroyed
and new ones entered into. If your agent has an original power of attorney,
then you must get it back and destroy it. Otherwise, you have to inform those
individuals who may rely on the power of attorney that you have revoked your
agent's authority. ALWAYS appoint someone whom you trust.
Springing Power of Attorney. There is another
type of power of attorney referred to as a springing power of attorney. It can
only be used if a doctor has certified your incapacity and such certification
must be attached to the power of attorney for it to be effective. The springing
power of attorney is revoked once you regain capacity.
Call me today and I'll get your child's Power of Attorney done before they leave for school.
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