Power of Attorney (Financial) in Pennsylvania
A financial power of attorney lets you name an agent to handle money and property for you. Many states have their own statutory form and signing rules (notary, witnesses), and banks often ask for that form. Check your state's rules below; if your state has a statutory form, use it.
What Pennsylvania law says
| Power of attorney signing rules | Pennsylvania's power of attorney law is 20 Pa.C.S. Chapter 56; it provides model language for specific powers but no complete statutory form. A power of attorney must be dated and signed by the principal, acknowledged before a notary, and witnessed by two adults (the agent and the notary cannot be witnesses), and it must begin with a required notice in capital letters signed by the principal. The agent cannot act until signing an acknowledgment of the agent's duties. Unless it says otherwise, a power of attorney is durable. |
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FINANCIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY
I, [principal full name], of [principal address], appoint [agent full name], of [agent address], as my agent.
Successor agent (if my agent cannot serve): [successor agent name and address]
My agent may act for me in these matters: [list the powers you grant, e.g. banking, real estate, taxes, benefits, bills]
Limits or special instructions: [any limits, or 'none']
This power of attorney [continues if I become incapacitated (durable) / ends if I become incapacitated], and takes effect [now / on a date or event].
Signed on [date]. Principal signature: ____________________
[Witness signatures and notary acknowledgment, as your state requires]
Agent's acceptance (if your state requires it): ____________________
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General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.