Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

Power of Attorney

Hello

I need a Power of Attorney to close down a property we just purchase in Florida. Does the Power of Attorney need to be notarized ?

Thank you


Asked on 8/21/07, 7:07 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys

David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

Re: Power of Attorney

yes

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Answered on 8/21/07, 9:14 pm
Bryan Whipple Bryan R. R. Whipple, Attorney at Law

Re: Power of Attorney

In general, a power of attorney can either be notarized OR witnessed by two disinterested witnesses.

However, state laws are not uniform nor do all parties to whom powers of attorney are presented always understand the law. There is a tendency to respect familiar-looking forms and be suspicious of the unfamiliar.

Therefore, if you can figure out in advance what bank, ecrow holder, business or individual will be asked to honor the power of attorney, find out their preferences and observe them (within reason).

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Answered on 8/21/07, 9:19 pm
Robert L. Bennett Law offices of Robert L. Bennett

Re: Power of Attorney

In California, maybe.

Follow Mr. Whipple's advice.

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Answered on 8/22/07, 8:21 am


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