SHOULD MY NY POWER OF ATTORNEY BE PREPARED BY AN ATTORNEY?

Yes, the New York power of attorney should be prepared by a New York attorney to ensure that:

  1. Modifications are made to enable the agent to do and estate and Medicaid planning. For example, the agent may need to sign a life estate deed
  2. It is properly signed, initialed, dated witnessed and notarized
  3. You receive the correct advice on how to best utilize it, in addition to your living trust, health care proxy and living will
  4. You appoint the correct agents who will not abuse their position
  5. It is properly prepared so as to not invalidate it. A slight inaccuracy in the document or in the execution of the document may result in third parties, such as banks not accepting it; and It is properly stored or recorded, if necessary, with the County Clerk

If you or a family member need assistance with power of attorney me at (716) 542-5444.

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