What signing steps make a power of attorney valid? | NC

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Q: What signing steps do we need for a power of attorney to be valid, like notarizing and having witnesses? A: For a financial power of attorney, the usual rule is that the principal must sign it, or direct someone to sign in the principal's conscious presence, and the signature must be acknowledged before a notary. Witnesses are generally not required for that type of document. A health care…