I need to get a power of attorney notarized at the hospital.

There are *some* instances when you can also use Zoom for a notary. I think they are much more limited now than they were during the height of COVID. But there may be some options there.

A mobile notary is also an option if the facility doesn't have anyone on site. All facilities are different. Where my FIL was was - they had someone with a notary - but he was only there like every 3 weeks. So if there is an onsite notary, you may need to schedule an appt.

Excellent reminder about having your driver's license ID available. Last time Mum had to have her signature notarized, she discovered the wonders of modern technology. The attorney was in their office and aware of all this. I picked up the documents, drove to Mum's house. Mum was sitting there, had her hair combed and wearing lipstick ( !!), and even had her ID ready. We arranged to have a neighbor present to 'observe'. By using FaceTime video on my phone, we recorded Mum showing her ID, the conversation, and then her signing the document. Attorney was listening and watching the entire process from their office. Signature done, I drove back to attorney's office and handed the signed documents to the attorney. This may not work everywhere, but in this case everyone was on board with it and it saved Mum from having to go out when she was no longer able to maneuver into my vehicle.

CONSIDERATIONS:. Many states require 2 witnesses for POA. Check it out. One other question. You can also file for an extension. also if you are not married then what is his is his alone. You also need to be aware that if Medicaid is filed the tax refund is his. If you cash a tax refund then it becomes a gift and his long term care may be denied. That refund will be needed for his long term care. If this is the case, it is best to let the social worker that you will not be able to care for him. The facility will then petition the state on his behalf.

You really need legal help with 2 children.

Your POA may well not be accepted by any good bank.
A POA drawn off of a computer site is worth nothing. The person conferring the POA hasn't been examined for competency. Most banks will not accept them. A good POA must be done by an attorney and MANY will attend the hospital. There are also many notaries who visit hospitals free of charge as a service. Check with social services.

A POA is only as good as the attorney who made it out. Many here suggest using one from online services. That may work for some in some areas but I can tell you it will not wash at all in my city.
CALL AN ATTORNEY. Ask who will make hospital visits.
Yes, this will cost money.
And no, that cannot be avoided.
Speak with Social Services.

As you can well imagine no bank wants to see some woman flying in to do stuff with a bank holders account when he is hospitalized. Risky business.

Good luck. Speak with Social Services today and call an attorney to at LEAST ATTEST TO COMPETENCY and give you choices and dollar amounts.
We see people coming to Forum over and over and over again saying the bank will not honor their POA and will not allow them to pay bills and get added to accounts and sign as POA.

If the hospital doesn't have a notary, you can always just google travel notary for your state. Pick the one closest to you since you will have to pay mileage. Or see if your local senior citizen center has a notary who will travel to the hospital. Make sure you and your partner have your ID driver's license because the notary can't do anything without identifying who you are.

Hospitals usually have notaries available on the premises so just ask someone in the business office.

Call the patient advocate office at the hospital and find out if they have a notary in the hospital.