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bucolic_frolic

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12. AAA might help or refer to someone who will.

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Sat Jul 19, 2025, 04:27 PM

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Can anybody tell me how much its costs to draw up a "power of attorney"? [View all] CTyankee Jul 19 OP

Should just be a notary fee SickOfTheOnePct Jul 19 #1

Thanks. That's easy...whew! CTyankee Jul 19 #4

Call the hospital SARose Jul 19 #5

Suggest people check their state's Sec of State website for guidance on medical power of attorney language Attilatheblond Jul 19 #14

Price of a notary which is free if you can get to your county seat. At least here it is. efhmc Jul 19 #2

Lots of places have notary services for free. Igel Jul 19 #25

We had ours done when we had our wills drawn up. murielm99 Jul 19 #3

Depends annalog Jul 19 #6

Two ideas PJMcK Jul 19 #7

This is what I used... SickOfTheOnePct Jul 19 #8

Most of those sites where they charge just copy state's forms. ALWAYS check your state's Sec of State site first Attilatheblond Jul 19 #15

Agree 100% SickOfTheOnePct Jul 19 #19

Some bank employees are notaries, I got something notarized for no charge at my bank FakeNoose Jul 19 #9

The town clerk charges 5 bucks. dem4decades Jul 19 #11

Lots of these legal forms available onlilne for free along with very good instructions. erronis Jul 19 #10

AAA might help or refer to someone who will. bucolic_frolic Jul 19 #12

As a spouse your husband has the final say if you are incapacitated. Hassin Bin Sober Jul 19 #13

That's what I thought! CTyankee Jul 19 #16

Not entirely true. Ms. Toad Jul 19 #29

What state are you in? n/t Ellipsis Jul 19 #17

best wishes for you Yankee from CT FHRRK Jul 19 #18

State of Connecticut info and Medical POA forms link Ellipsis Jul 19 #20

How Much Does a Power of Attorney Cost? Celerity Jul 19 #21

I found easy forms on FemDemERA Jul 19 #22

I went Rebl2 Jul 19 #23

Used to be able to pick up such forms cheaply at a stationary store, but as they don't exist any more, try NOLO Hekate Jul 19 #24

NOLO isn't state specific - Ms. Toad Jul 19 #30

Thanks. Didn't know that. When we had a living trust done up we went to a lawyer, but before that ... Hekate Jul 19 #34

Anything dealing with life and death is likely to vary a lot from state to state Ms. Toad Jul 19 #35

Free. Jirel Jul 19 #26

Depends on the locale, type of poa and B.See Jul 19 #27

Ask the hospital for assistance. Ms. Toad Jul 19 #28

It's cheap and easy - but do it right: Add estate and Living Wills. Grins Jul 19 #31

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This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Jul 19 #33

Of course I am seeking counsel with an estate planning attorney....I do not need to be told that... CTyankee Jul 20 #36