New York General Power of Attorney Form

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A New York general power of attorney allows a person to choose an agent to carry out tasks related to their money and property. The appointed powers are general, meaning the agent can undertake any action they deem necessary as long as those powers have been granted in the document.

New York General Power of Attorney Form

A New York general power of attorney allows a person to choose an agent to carry out tasks related to their money and property. The appointed powers are general, meaning the agent can undertake any action they deem necessary as long as those powers have been granted in the document.

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A New York general power of attorney allows a person to choose an agent to carry out tasks related to their money and property. The appointed powers are general, meaning the agent can undertake any action they deem necessary as long as those powers have been granted in the document.

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Signing Requirements

For the power of attorney to be valid, the principal’s signature must be[1]:

  • Acknowledged before a notary public.
  • Witnessed by two individuals who aren’t designated as agents or recipients of gifts in the power of attorney (the notary public can serve as a witness).

Additionally, the agent must sign the power of attorney and acknowledge their signature in front of a notary public.[2]

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Sources

  1. GOB § 5-1501B(b)
  2. GOB § 5-1501B(c)