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Becoming A Financial Power of Attorney: Why Should I Hire A Lawyer?

By Robert C. Gerhard, III

A Pennsylvania resident needs to be certain their POA complies with Pennsylvania law, or it won’t be valid. Some online forms do not comply with current Pennsylvania law.  The power …

Limited Power of Attorney: What Can I Do For Free?

By Robert C. Gerhard, III

There is a limited POA that you can do for free. Many banks and financial institutions have forms that grant “limited power of attorney” to the person of your choosing. …

How to Get Financial Power of Attorney in Pennsylvania

By Robert C. Gerhard, III

Here are several key points about how to get a financial power of attorney (POA) in Pennsylvania: The Client Should Be the One to Call the Office. Ideally the person …

Do You Remember Who is Named In Your Power of Attorney Documents?

By Robert C. Gerhard, III

Over time, many people tend to forget who is named to serve in their power of attorney documents. If years have gone by since you prepared your POAs, take a quick look. You might find that you need to make an update if your primary agent has died, moved away, or is no longer able or willing to take on the responsibility. 

Should I have a Springing Power of Attorney?

By Robert C. Gerhard, III

A springing power of attorney is one that only becomes effective upon the occurrence of an event. Often this triggering event is your mental incapacity caused by a medical setback …

Does a Financial Power of Attorney Grant Unlimited Power?

By Robert C. Gerhard, III

Can the person you name in a financial power of attorney do anything he or she wants to do? What an agent (POA) can do on your behalf depends on …

What are the legal duties of a Pennsylvania Power of Attorney?

By Robert C. Gerhard, III

In Pennsylvania, the agent named in a power of attorney document has certain legal duties to fulfill. If the agent fails to meet his or her legal duties, he or …

The Required Notice Page on Pennsylvania’s Power of Attorney

By Robert C. Gerhard, III

Pennsylvania financial power of attorney documents signed after July 1, 2015 must include the following “NOTICE” in capital letters at the beginning of the power of attorney. Creativity is not …

Pennsylvania Power of Attorney Documents Must Meet Certain Requirements

By Robert C. Gerhard, III

Pennsylvania law sets forth certain requirements for a power of attorney to be valid. Here are some basics: Notice Page A power of attorney signed on or after April 12, …