Does a special Power of Attorney need to be notarized?

A general power of attorney grants the agent the legal right to make all financial and legal decisions on behalf of the principal. A special power of attorney may need to be notarized to have legal authority.

Can a power of attorney be Apostilled?

In order to apostille your power of attorney, you must mail in the original notarized copy to our office for processing. A power of attorney can only be authenticated from the State the documents were notarized in. Some States require a notarized document to also be authenticated by the County Clerk.

What is special power of attorney?

A special power of attorney allows a person (the principal) to authorize another individual (the agent) to make legal decisions on their behalf. A general power of attorney is broader, giving the agent the ability to make all legal and financial decisions on behalf of the principal.

How much does a power of attorney document cost?

Depending on what needs to be done, a power of attorney can range anywhere from $75 to as much as $450. Typically, a power of an attorney for a single person is going to be cheaper than for a couple. The costs, in the end, will depend on the route you take.

What are power of attorney documents?

Power of attorney is a legal document that allows an individual (known as the “Principal”) to select someone else (the “Agent” or “Attorney-in-Fact”) to handle their business affairs, medical responsibilities, or any decision that requires someone else to takeover an activity based on the Principal’s best interest and intentions.

What do I do with power of attorney papers?

A power of attorney is useful if you have a physical illness or injury, or you want someone to make decisions for you in the event that you become incapacitated . You can also use a power of attorney document if you plan to go abroad and you want someone else to look after your affairs in your absence.

What is a specific power of attorney?

A Specific Power of Attorney is a powerful legal document which allows a person (known as the Donor) to give another person (or persons) (known as the Attorney) the limited power to make decisions with regard to their financial, legal and/or personal affairs.