Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Kentucky

Power of Attorney

Can you create your own Power of Attorney forms, using the available online forms as a guideline? And if so, would it be recognized as legal if all criteria is met and is properly signed, notarized and registered in your county of residence?


Asked on 3/19/07, 9:27 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Gregory Napier Troutman & Napier, PLLC

Re: Power of Attorney

Under the conditions you spelled out in the question then, yes, create away and it should be fine. The danger, of course, is that what your own form says may not have the legal impact your want it to have. You may want to consider getting an attorney to spend 15 minutes reviewing it to see if it will do want you want.

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Answered on 3/20/07, 9:14 pm


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