Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California
Power of Attorney
When signing a document with a power of attorney, how should the signature be written.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Power of Attorney
Generally, and without reviewing the power of attorney -- you could sign as follows:
John Smith by Jane Smith as his attorney-in-fact.
John Smith being the principal and Jane Smith being the attorney-in-fact.
The person who is the attorney-in-fact is the signer or holder of the power of attorney.
A carefully drafted power of attorney will have a statement in Article 3 about how to sign under the power of attorney.
I hope this helps.
Re: Power of Attorney
"John Smith, Jenny Smith, under power of attorney dated 1/5/07." The principal's name is first (who you're signing for), followed by the agent's name (yours), followed by the power of attorney information.
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