Regardless of the state, your father (as the principal) is required to sign the power of attorney, indicating they are appointing a certain person as your agent or attorney-in-fact. In MI, the document must be signed by the principal and notarized or witnessed by two individuals (§ 556.205).
The witnesses must be present but the notary does not. You can use an online or electronic notary for the notarization of the POA. If the POA is not signed by him in person before two witnesses, it makes it susceptible to a challenge in court as legally invalid.
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How do i get this signed can i have him sign it online?
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Durable power of attorney
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its my father who will be signing it.
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What city/state is he located in?
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Is there a reason he cannot sign physically?
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Hudsonville Michigan. No. No deadline
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Regardless of the state, your father (as the principal) is required to sign the power of attorney, indicating they are appointing a certain person as your agent or attorney-in-fact. In MI, the document must be signed by the principal and notarized or witnessed by two individuals (§ 556.205).
The witnesses must be present but the notary does not. You can use an online or electronic notary for the notarization of the POA. If the POA is not signed by him in person before two witnesses, it makes it susceptible to a challenge in court as legally invalid.
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