[FL] Will a durable power of attorney created online be valid in Florida?

Lexi, Chatbot

I understand how important it is to ensure your financial durable power of attorney is valid in Florida. Can you tell me if the document was created by a legal professional or if it was a template you found online?

Lexi, Chatbot

Have you already attempted to use the power of attorney in Florida, or is this a precautionary question before you need to use it?

Legal Eagle

Hello, I’m Legal Eagle. I’m an attorney who works in your area of law and I’ll help you sort this out today. I’ve read what you shared, so let’s go over what’s happening and what your best next steps look like. Does the bank have a specific form they require, or have they indicated they will accept a third-party power of attorney if it meets Florida's execution requirements?

Legal Eagle

A financial durable power of attorney created on a site like eForms can still be valid in Florida if it meets Florida signing rules.

Florida law accepts an out of state power of attorney if it was executed in a way that was valid where it was signed. For a Florida bank, the document must be signed by you, notarized, and witnessed by two people to meet Florida execution standards. (FL Stat § 709.2105)

Many banks still prefer their own internal form, so they may ask you to complete theirs before allowing the agent to act. A practical step is to call the bank branch now and ask if they accept third party powers of attorney that meet Florida witnessing and notarization rules before you finalize the signing. (FL Stat § 709.2119)

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