Part 3 – Notarizing a Power of Attorney 

Welcome to the third installment of our series “Wills and Estate Documents for Notaries.”  This week's article contains basic information that should help you oversee the signing of a power of attorney.  We won’t cover any legalities or specifics of the differences between a limited and general power of attorney or touch on the document’s durability.  This information is not legal advice; it is based on my experiences.

New Terms

Below are a few terms that will be helpful to know as you read this article and the article for Part 4 that will be published next week.  The descriptions  provided apply in this context, but the terms may have other meanings, as well.   Agent - The individual authorized...