Durable Financial Power of Attorney for Pennsylvania Residents
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Durable Financial Power of Attorney for Pennsylvania Residents
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania Financial Powers of Attorney
Pennsylvania requires 2 witnesses for financial power of attorney execution. Witnesses must be at least 18 years old and present when the principal signs.
Yes, Pennsylvania requires notarization for a durable financial power of attorney to be valid.
Yes, Pennsylvania has adopted the Uniform Power of Attorney Act (UPOAA) in 2015. This provides standardized rules for power of attorney execution and acceptance.
Yes, Pennsylvania allows "springing" powers of attorney that become effective only upon the principal's incapacity, rather than immediately upon signing.
In Pennsylvania, a financial power of attorney typically takes effect immediately upon proper execution unless you specify otherwise. You may choose to have it become effective only upon your incapacity (a "springing" POA).
Yes, you can revoke your financial power of attorney at any time in Pennsylvania by: (1) executing a new power of attorney, (2) destroying the document, or (3) signing a written revocation. You should notify your agent and any third parties who have relied on the document.
Yes, Pennsylvania has a statutory financial power of attorney form (20 Pa.C.S. § 5601 et seq.). While using the statutory form is not always required, it ensures compliance with state law.
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