How to Sign As Power of Attorney in New Hampshire
Powers of attorney can be quite useful, allowing a person (the principal) to grant someone else (the agent) the right to make decisions on his behalf.
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Write the power of attorney document. Powers of attorney (POA) can only be granted in writing in New Hampshire. In general, anyone of sound mind who is at least 18 years old can grant power of attorney.
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Address the matter of durability. Unless specifically made durable, powers of attorney in New Hampshire terminate upon the death or incapacity of the principal. If the principal wants the powers of attorney to extend beyond this point, the POA document must use specific language to say so. The document must read, "This power of attorney shall not be affected by the subsequent disability or incompetence of the principal," or language to that effect.
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Detail the powers granted. Unless granting general power of attorney, the POA document must list what the agent is allowed to do and what decisions she is allowed to make. Common categories are powers of attorney for financial matters and for health care decisions.
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Have the principal sign the POA after it has been drafted. Although it is generally not necessary for the agent to sign also, this option is available.
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Petition the court. In some situations it may be advantageous for the agent to petition a court to recognize the power of attorney. For example, if the agent wishes to exercise financial power of attorney after the principal has died, the agent can petition the court to determine if the power of attorney is still in effect. Essentially, the agent can ask the court to certify his status as an agent. In such cases, the agent must sign and verify under oath that the petition is, to the best of his knowledge, truthful.
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