Q: Need power of attorney and medical power of attorney
Hospital gave me forms for medical power of attorney and I have blank from online search for power of attorney. Can I complete these and have them notarized and they be legal. On fixedincome and can't afford lawyer at this time. Location shows as Eden when questions submitted. I live in Reidsville NC
A: You can certainly fill out your own forms for the Power of Attorney and Health Care Power of Attorney, as long as you fulfill NC's requirements for each of the documents. You need to have the POA notarized. For the medical document, you need to sign the HCPOA before two "qualified" witnesses (i.e. they meet the requirements listed at the end of the form), have both witnesses sign, and have all signatures notarized. Also, doublecheck that the POA that you downloaded is the NC version, as each state has different requirements.
1 user found this answer helpful
Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.
