powers of attorney if my father is ill and needs me to take care of his…

powers of attorney
if my father is ill and needs me to take care of his finances and responsibilities, do i need a durable power of attorney for each state he has property in?

ex. lives in VA most of year but has a vacation home in ga.

3 thoughts on “powers of attorney if my father is ill and needs me to take care of his…

  1. Re: powers of attorney
    There is no one size fits all durable power of attorney. Moreover, some states require formalities that go beyond execution, witnesses, notary in the event you need the power is for certain types of transactions. I would be happy to work with you in the event you require documents for Georgia transactions.

    SHERRY RAGOLE
    RAGOLE & ASSOCIATES, LLC
    P. O. Box 769089
    Roswell, GA 30076

  2. Re: powers of attorney
    While it may or may not prove absolutely necessary, it would be a very good idea due to differences in state laws.

    Glen Ashman
    Ashman Law Office
    2791 Main Street EAST POINT
    Atlanta, GA 30344

  3. Re: powers of attorney
    The critical issue is to be sure that the POA is drafted to allow you to do what you need to do in both states — a boilerplate document won’t cut it. Further, you need to be sure that it is signed and witnessed in a way so that it will be recognized in both states. For example, in Massachusetts, a DPOA does not need a witness other than a notary; however, in Florida, the document needs to have witnesses plus the notary.

    Contact an elder law attorney where your father lives for further guidance.

    Alexandra Golden
    Golden Law Center
    200 Highland Avenue, Suite 302
    Needham, MA 02494

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