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27. Depends on the locale, type of poa and

Reply to CTyankee (Original post)

Sat Jul 19, 2025, 08:07 PM

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what the notary will charge. There are types of poas (medical, financial, limited, etc.) the forms for your area are usually pretty standardized, and are already made up, provided by, the notary.

Bottom line, you'll need at least a notary, a witness probably two, signatures, and the notary's seal to make it legal.

And you might want to consider getting more than one sealed document because some places won't accept copies. They'll want to see the real deal.

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Can anybody tell me how much its costs to draw up a "power of attorney"? [View all] CTyankee Saturday OP

Should just be a notary fee SickOfTheOnePct Saturday #1

Thanks. That's easy...whew! CTyankee Saturday #4

Call the hospital SARose Saturday #5

Suggest people check their state's Sec of State website for guidance on medical power of attorney language Attilatheblond Saturday #14

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We had ours done when we had our wills drawn up. murielm99 Saturday #3

Depends annalog Saturday #6

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This is what I used... SickOfTheOnePct Saturday #8

Most of those sites where they charge just copy state's forms. ALWAYS check your state's Sec of State site first Attilatheblond Saturday #15

Agree 100% SickOfTheOnePct Saturday #19

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The town clerk charges 5 bucks. dem4decades Saturday #11

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AAA might help or refer to someone who will. bucolic_frolic Saturday #12

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That's what I thought! CTyankee Saturday #16

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What state are you in? n/t Ellipsis Saturday #17

best wishes for you Yankee from CT FHRRK Saturday #18

State of Connecticut info and Medical POA forms link Ellipsis Saturday #20

How Much Does a Power of Attorney Cost? Celerity Saturday #21

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Used to be able to pick up such forms cheaply at a stationary store, but as they don't exist any more, try NOLO Hekate Saturday #24

NOLO isn't state specific - Ms. Toad Saturday #30

Thanks. Didn't know that. When we had a living trust done up we went to a lawyer, but before that ... Hekate Saturday #34

Anything dealing with life and death is likely to vary a lot from state to state Ms. Toad Saturday #35

Free. Jirel Saturday #26

Depends on the locale, type of poa and B.See Saturday #27

Ask the hospital for assistance. Ms. Toad Saturday #28

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Of course I am seeking counsel with an estate planning attorney....I do not need to be told that... CTyankee Yesterday #36