Can my parent sign a power of attorney after hospitalization? | NC

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Q: Can my parent sign a power of attorney after being hospitalized? A: Yes — in North Carolina, hospitalization by itself does not stop a parent from signing a power of attorney. The key is capacity at the exact time of signing. Your parent must be able to understand the basic purpose of the document, know who is being named as agent, understand the authority being given, and communicate that…