Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

power of attorney

My dad who is 88 years old is moving to Costa Rica from Florida. I live in Florida and he wants me to have full power of attorney. I went on line to get the forms but I need to know that when they ask for the state is the power of attorney only good for Florida or is it also good while he is living in Costa Rica. Csn this be done with on line forms or do we need to get a real live attorney?


Asked on 2/14/07, 2:31 pm

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Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: power of attorney

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You can prepare a Power of Attorney yourself, but if there are any errors the entire document will be worthless. Generally, even if properly prepared, it will only be good in Florida.

I would strongly suggest that you have a "real live attorney" (rather than a dead one) prepare this instrument for you. This will avoid any errors and give you piece of mind while dad is in Costa Rica.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 2/14/07, 7:00 pm


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