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I need a Durable Power of Attorney. Does this have to be prepared by an attorney or can the form be found on line?
Carol Bradley Bursack, Oct 18, 2010
Over the span of two decades author, columnist and speaker Carol Bradley Bursack cared for a neighbor and six elderly family members. Because of this experience, Bradley Bursack created a portable support group, the book "Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories."
You can find them online, fill them out and have them notorized, but you are safer in a court of law, should something come up to challenge the document, if you have it drawn up by an attorney.Carol
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anonymous13319
Give a Hug
Oct 18, 2010
take a look at a website called "Legacy Writers." I used it and thought they were very professional. The directions were easy and they have up-to-date forms for each state (very important). Also print off several copies...you will need "official copies" for each doctor and financial institution. Some forms need to be witnessed and/or notarized (which I had done at my bank.) Most attorneys just print off forms from these sites and charge you a lot for doing what you can do. If you do not feel comfortable doing your own, find an attorney that specializes in elder law, estate planning, etc. good luck
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elpee
Feb 27, 2012
The writer above fails to mention that Legacy Writer is NOT a free service.
deletemyaccount
Feb 28, 2012
My dad's attorney prepared the POA for me. Before I could be added to my dad's bank accounts, their legal department had to review the ORIGINAL POA. I don't know what Legacy Rider is or if it is accepted by financial institutions. Check out legal aid in your city, they may provide free legal services. Good luck!
momjae
Apr 29, 2012
AFTER READING EVERYONE HELPFUL ANSWER, I FEEL CONFUSED.I'VE ALREADY HAVE POWER OF ATTORNEY AND MEDICAL POWER OFATTORNEY AND NOTARIZED. THIS IS FOR MY AUNT WHO HAS APPOINTED ME TO DO SO. MY AUNT HAS MEDICAL CONDITIONS ANDSOME MENTAL ISSUES I LOVE MY AUNT. WHAT LEGAL THING DO I NEED TO DO.
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