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27. Depends on the locale, type of poa and

Reply to CTyankee (Original post)

Sat Jul 19, 2025, 08:07 PM

Jul 19

what the notary will charge. There are types of poas (medical, financial, limited, etc.) the forms for your area are usually pretty standardized, and are already made up, provided by, the notary.

Bottom line, you'll need at least a notary, a witness probably two, signatures, and the notary's seal to make it legal.

And you might want to consider getting more than one sealed document because some places won't accept copies. They'll want to see the real deal.

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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 Sunday #36