My husband gave me power of attorney recorded in NY state. Is this POA document valid in California?
2007-11-19 10:00:49 · 4 answers · asked by OLENA V 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
A Power of Attorney does not have to be FILED anywhere to be valid. Unless the terms of the Power of Attorney specifically limit where it is valid, it is valid nationwide.
2007-11-19 11:13:37 · answer #1 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally yes. A Power of Attorney is a form of contract and the states are under obligation to honor one another's contracts. The P of A from NY should be completely acceptable in Calif. as long as you are within the authorized parameters of the document. Most P of A documents have conditions attached to them and you must be within those conditions in order to exercise your authority granted therein. If you are not sure of your authority, have an attorney go over it with you to be sure.
2007-11-19 10:07:40 · answer #2 · answered by rac 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, unless the language of the power of attorney limits the agent's actions to a specific state.
2007-11-19 10:07:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The short answer possibly. You need to check with the laws of the state you are trying to use it in.
2007-11-19 11:01:30 · answer #4 · answered by debbie f 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋