What do I have to do if I want to have my son as my power of attorney but he lives out of the country?
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What do I have to do if I want to have my son as my power of attorney but he lives out of the country?
Do I need to have dual power of attorney? If so, should they act together or separately?
Asked on January 31, 2013 under Estate Planning, New York
Answers:
Victor Waid / Law Office of Victor Waid
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
You should consult an attorney to prepare the power of attorney in compliance with the law of the state you live in, with your name signed in front of a notary public. Then send the original to your son, and have him take the document for his signature to be signed in front of a notary at the US Embassy or Consulate. It is not neceesary to have him sign the power of attorney, but I believe it is better practice to have him sign, then when you receive the original document, send the document to the county recorder for recorder, particulary if you have a residence to be sold by him in the future.
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