Currently my mom and i filled out a power of attorney durable form. We did on our own because we could not afford an attorney.

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   Glen AshmanPro

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   Answered January 31, 2013 12:13. Your question is exactly why you need a lawyer. There is no one form that would be appropriate for a power of attorney. What you need depends on the facts, which we don't have. The fact that you say someone is asking you for documents other than a power of attorney tells me that you are risking a lot by not getting legal advice. See a lawyer. This is likely pretty inexpensive.

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   George Andriotis

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   Answered January 31, 2013 14:53. I agree with Mr. Ash man. You need to consult a lawyer so that all the paperwork is completed properly.

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   Robert Gardner

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   Answered February 01, 2013 12:49. There are many different power of attorney forms, and there are specific requirements to make sure they are valid and enforceable, including witnesses. It would be impossible to tell you exactly what you did wrong without looking it over. Therefore, I suggest that you sit down with an attorney in your area to have them make sure it is done correctly. You say you could not afford one, but it may cost you alot more in the long run if you do the paperwork incorrectly. Also, as such documents are relatively routine for a lawyer who knows what they are doing, I think you might find the fees more reasonable than you think.

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   Amanda Moyer

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   Answered February 03, 2013 19:38. As the prior answers indicate, it's hard to say for sure what is causing the trouble without seeing the document itself. It's also not clear to me whether this is a Financial Power of Attorney or a Power of Attorney for Health Care (now called an "Advance Directive" in Georgia).
   
   That said, since you mention that you and your mother signed this document, but not anyone else, it seems that the completed document did not include witness signatures, or a notary signature and stamp. In Georgia, a Financial Power of Attorney must be witnessed by two witnesses and a notary. Both witnesses must sign the document, and the notary must sign and stamp the document.
   
   An Advance Directive (previously called a Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care) must also be signed by two witnesses. There is no notary requirement for this document in Georgia.

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