Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California

Perhaps, if your father has the capacity. It is unlikely a notary will notarize a document when the signer does not appear to have the capacity to perform a proper acknowledgement.

I f your father does have this capacity, you should consider a living trust for his care and protection. If you don't have the time to come back, perhaps another party should serve as either holder of the power of attorney or as trustee. These are not matters that can usually be handled long distance.