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Yes. A Principal may want to authorize transfers or gifts property for estate planning and other valid purposes. New statutory short-form Powers of Attorney in New York State permit Agents to make gifts to members of the Principal's family, if the Principal so authorizes in the Power of Attorney.

Petitions MUST be signed in the presence of a Notary Public or a Family Court Clerk. Once your petition is completed and your signature notarized, you can either mail it to Family Court or submit it in person during our stated business hours. Paternity Petitions must be submitted with a copy of the Birth Certificate.

You must be at least 18 years old. You have to have mental capacity, which means you're able to fully understand your POA and its consequences. Your agent must also be at least 18 years old and have mental capacity. Your POA must be typed or written in legible font (nothing smaller than 12 point).

You are not required to file your power of attorney unless you are using it for a real estate transaction. Real Property Law §421. You can also file a copy with the County Clerk's Office if you would like to be sure you can obtain copies if needed. Remember, your power of attorney cannot help you if it cannot be found.

If you still want to use the paper form Fax to:518-435-8617Mail to:NYS TAX DEPARTMENT POA CENTRAL UNIT W A HARRIMAN CAMPUS ALBANY NY 12227-0864

In New York, you must notarize the POA and also have it witnessed by two people who are not named in the POA as agents. The notary public can serve as a witness, so you might need to find only one more witness.