Legal Question in Elder Law in Louisiana

power of attorney for mother with alzheimers

My mother lives in Georgia,I live in Louisiana, I recently brought her to Louisiana to live with me. I have Ga. Medical power of attorney, I need financial power of attorney,she still has finances in Ga. Do I need Ga financial power of attorney and La financial power of attorney


Asked on 3/17/07, 11:55 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

James Maguire James G. Maguire, Attorney At Law

Re: power of attorney for mother with alzheimers

Most financial institutions in Louisiana require that a POA be signed before a Notary and two witnesses. That isn't a legal requirement, but it is common practice.

If the Georgia POA is notarized and witnessed, it should be OK.

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Answered on 3/17/07, 2:05 pm


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