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Durable Power of Attorney
A durable power of attorney (POA) is a legal document that grants someone else the authority to act on your behalf, especially if you become incapacitated. It typically covers financial or medical decision-making. The term “durable” means that the POA remains effective even if the principal becomes mentally incapacitated.
Why Use a Remote Online Notary
Notarization is required to confirm the identities of both the principal (the person granting power) and the agent (the person receiving power). This protects against fraud by ensuring that the document is authentic and that the principal is acting voluntarily. Notarization adds legal weight to the document, ensuring that it can be enforced in financial or healthcare settings. It also provides a record that the parties involved fully understood their roles.