Can My Engaged Partner Be My Financial Power of Attorney? | NC

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Q: Can an engaged partner be named as financial power of attorney for disability and insurance paperwork? A: Yes. Under North Carolina law, an engaged partner can be named as the agent under a financial power of attorney. The person signing must have legal capacity, understand what the document does, and sign a valid power of attorney before a notary public. Not being able to speak does not…