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An Alabama power of attorney allows individuals to elect someone to act in their name for certain personal matters. Depending on the type, the document will most likely need to be signed in the presence of a notary public. The form must be shown every time the designation is used.

Last updated September 20th, 2024

An Alabama power of attorney allows individuals to elect someone to act in their name for certain personal matters. Depending on the type, the document will most likely need to be signed in the presence of a notary public. The form must be shown every time the designation is used.

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Advance Directive – A mixture of a medical POA and living will, this document is becoming a very popular form for those who would like to plan their fate should they ever lose their mental capacity.

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Signing Requirements: (§ 22-8A-4(c)(4)): Must be signed in the presence of two (2) witnesses that are nineteen (19) years of age or older.


Durable (Financial) Power of Attorney – Mainly used for financial purposes, this document remains in effect even if the principal loses the mental capacity to properly communicate.

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Signing Requirements: (§ 26-1A-105): Signatures are to be performed under the supervision of a notary public.

 


General (Financial) Power of Attorney – This strictly provides financial powers to the agent and does not remain in effect if the principal is unable to mentally think for themselves.

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Signing Requirements: A notary public must oversee the assigning party’s signature.

 


Limited (Special) Power of Attorney – For any type of financial designation that is only for a limited time period or for a specific use.

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Signing Requirements: Endorsements must be seen by a notarial agent.

 


Minor (Child) Power of Attorney – Provides certain guardianship rights from the parents to another party for a child under the age of nineteen (19) years old.

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Signing Requirements: A notary public must attest to any signatures provided.

 


Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney – Allows the owner of a vehicle to elect an individual to represent them in a transaction involving the automobile.

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Signing Requirements: It is recommended that a notary public endorse the form upon witnessing the principal’s signature.

 


Real Estate Power of Attorney – Can be fulfilled to elect an agent to handle the buying, selling, or leasing of property on someone else’s behalf. (Most common for real estate closings.)

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Signing Requirements: Signing must occur while being viewed by a notary public.

 


Revocation of Power of Attorney – If a POA has been previously accomplished, the main party may subsequently execute this form to revoke the powers given.

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Signing Requirements: Signatures are to be witnessed by an agent retaining notarial powers.

 


Tax Power of Attorney (Form 2848A)  – Mainly used to have an accountant or attorney prepare and file taxes on behalf of a resident taxpayer in Alabama.

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Signing Requirements: No Requirements

 

 

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