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Instructions & Checklist

Pennsylvania General Power of Attorney

[_] This package contains (1) Instructions & Checklist for General Power of Attorney; (2)

Information for General Power of Attorney; (3) General Power of Attorney

[_] This General Power of Attorney becomes effective immediately and remains effective

until the death of the Grantor or until the Grantor becomes disabled or incapacitated.

[_] The Principal (i.e. the person granting the power of Attorney) must be mentally

competent. In Pennsylvania, if the Power of Attorney is executed by mark (when the

Principal is incapable of signing) or by another individual (at the direction of the

Principal), then it shall be witnessed by two individuals, each of whom is 18 years of

age or older. A witness shall not be the individual who signed the power of attorney

on behalf of and at the direction of the principal. Furthermore, witnesses should not

be related by blood or marriage to the Principal, Agent or Notary. Although not

necessary, signing the document before a Notary is suggested. Notarization will also

allow the Power of Attorney to be recorded as a public record, if necessary.

[_] The Principal must also sign the “Notice to Principal” at the beginning of the Power

of Attorney document.

[_] The Agent (i.e. Attorney in Fact) will have to sign the Acknowledgement at the

bottom of the Power of Attorney document. The Agent shall exercise the powers for

the benefit of the Principal. The Agent shall keep separate the assets of the Principal

from those of the Agent. The Agent shall exercise reasonable caution and prudence.

The Agent shall keep a full and accurate record of all actions, receipts and

disbursements on behalf of the Principal.

[_] The Principal should keep the original document, as well as a copy. The Agent should

have access to the original document as needed. The Agent could also have an

original document (i.e. with original signatures). The Agent should be prepared to

make copies for different transactions he undertakes.

[_] The Principal should be careful in instructing the Agent (or attorney-in-fact) as to the

tasks the Agent should complete. The Grantor should also be very careful in the

selection of the Agent. The powers granted by this document are very broad and

sweeping, as the Agent has the power to handle business and legal matters on the

Principal’s behalf.

[_] These forms are not intended and are not a substitute for legal advice. These forms

should only be a starting point for you and should not be used without consulting with

an attorney first. An Attorney should be consulted before negotiating any document

with another party.

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Pennsylvania General Power Of Attorney Form