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[quote=Anonymous]Many states have a state short form power of attorney and medical proxy that are designed to help people who cannot afford to hire an attorney.  You should use the one from the state where he lives and he needs to execute it in that state (so don’t get an Illinois Short Form Power of Attorney and execute it in front of a notary in VA).  These short form POAs typically have check boxes covering different areas of the persons finances so you have a certain ability to customize, but don’t try crossing stuff out or adding stuff.  If you have a clean, properly executed short form POA the bank and other institutions are required to accept it.  If a lawyer drafts their own bespoke POA or you fiddle with the short form , then an attorney at the bank has to review it and they may or may not approve it (and even if they do approve it, this process takes more time and will delay whatever action you are trying to take).

You should get this done now and submit to the bank etc now to make sure they accept it and give you time to cure any defects while your father is still of sound mind.

Signed,
Someone who used to review POAs for a living [/quote]

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