Pennsylvania General Power of Attorney Form

A Pennsylvania general power of attorney appoints an attorney-in-fact to manage an individual’s financial affairs. The principal (person preparing the form) can give the agent the authority to handle all financial matters or only specific tasks. The form is typically effective until revoked or the principal becomes incapacitated.

Pennsylvania General Power of Attorney Form

A Pennsylvania general power of attorney appoints an attorney-in-fact to manage an individual’s financial affairs. The principal (person preparing the form) can give the agent the authority to handle all financial matters or only specific tasks. The form is typically effective until revoked or the principal becomes incapacitated.

Last updated May 18th, 2024

A Pennsylvania general power of attorney appoints an attorney-in-fact to manage an individual’s financial affairs. The principal (person preparing the form) can give the agent the authority to handle all financial matters or only specific tasks. The form is typically effective until revoked or the principal becomes incapacitated.

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Signing Requirements

A power of attorney must be signed by the principal in the presence of two witnesses and acknowledged by a notary public.[1]

The witnesses cannot be the agent, the notary public, or the person who signed on behalf of the principal (if applicable).

Sources

  1. § 5601(b)(3)