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We often hear the question, ?does the power of attorney need to be notarized in Texas?? The answer is yes; the document and any changes to it should be formally notarized. Once these steps are completed, power of attorney is validly granted.

Texas's statutory form of durable power of attorney is found in Section 752.051 of the Texas Estates Code. It is a financial durable power of attorney - this means that it only allows the agent to handle financial matters. It does not permit the agent to make decisions about the principal's health care.

It must be in writing, It must name the person that you want to be your agent, It must be signed and notarized, and. It must say how the power of attorney is to be used.

You can work with an attorney, use estate planning software or download Texas' Statutory Durable Power of Attorney or Medical Power of Attorney Designation of Health Care Agent forms to print and fill out yourself. Choose your agent and detail the authority you'd like them to have.

In order for this power of attorney to be valid it must be notarized, but it doesn't need to be signed by any witnesses like a will does. You do not need to file a power of attorney at the courthouse unless you want your agent to be able to act on your behalf in regards to a real estate transaction.

The Texas Legislature has approved a form for durable powers of attorney. The form has a list of the powers that a person can give to an agent. If you are filling out a power of attorney form, and you want to limit the powers of your agent, cross out the things that you do not want your agent to be able to do.