Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New Mexico
Power of Attorney
Under New Mexico Law, does a power of attorney for health care reasons have to be filed with the State somewhere and does it have to be notorized in order to be valid?
Asked on 4/06/03, 5:48 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Charles Aspinwall
Charles S. Aspinwall, J.D., LLC
Re: Power of Attorney
It does not have to be filed with the state, but it must be notarized. It is also a good idea to file it with the County Clerk in the county in which the maker lives, but it is not required.
Answered on 4/07/03, 10:09 pm