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While it's not mandatory to appoint and legally register a POA in the state of Alabama, any Huntsville attorney would strongly advise that you do. You'll need a power of attorney if you become mentally incapacitated and cannot manage your financial, business, real estate, and even personal affairs.

The Executor(s) or Personal Representative(s) named in the decedent's Will will be the responsible party(ies) who have the authority to act on behalf of the estate. However, in most situations, the Executor/Personal Representative will need to be legally appointed to obtain this authority.

If a person does not have capacity to sign a power of attorney,the only way for someone to obtain this legal authority is by filing a petition for guardianship and/or conservatorship, which begins a court proceeding.

An Alabama durable statutory power of attorney form allows an individual to act in the principal's place for broad or specific financial powers. The form has the 'durable' use that remains in effect even if the principal is no longer able to make decisions for themselves due to mental instability.

The laws governing PoA forms vary in each state; however, in Alabama, your Power of Attorney will require notarization. If your agent will have the ability to handle real estate transactions, the Power of Attorney will need to be signed before a notary and recorded or filed with the county.

The specific guidelines and restrictions are different by state; however, in Alabama, your Power of Attorney will need to be signed by two witnesses. Witnesses cannot be anyone who is responsible for the cost of your medical care, nor should they be a spouse/relative, heir or any other beneficiary.