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There are several significant changes to note as a result of Oklahoma adopting the UPOAA and within HB 2548: The Act explicitly excludes the ability for the principal to grant a power of attorney for health care decisions; The Act does not require the power of attorney be notarized.

Only a durable power of attorney continues to remain in effect after you are incapacitated. Although there is no need to have a general power of attorney form witnessed or signed in the presence of a notary public, doing so can be helpful.

Do I have to file the POA or DPOA at the Courthouse? If the POA or DPOA involves real estate, it must be filed with the County Clerk in the county the real estate resides. You may file a POA with the Court Clerk, but if this is done it becomes a public record.

A Power of Attorney can be overridden by a court-appointed guardian or conservator and the grantor if they maintain decision-making capacity. In addition, a person with the overriding power of attorney can make decisions and take actions that may supersede those of the existing agent designated by the principal.

Much like a general power of attorney, there is no requirement to have this power of attorney form witnessed or signed in front of a notary public. However, doing so could be beneficial in the future if questions arise about the validity of your signature.

The principal, or such other person, shall sign in the presence of two (2) witnesses, each of whom shall sign his or her name in the presence of the principal and each other. (2) The witnesses shall not be under eighteen (18) years of age or related to the principal by blood or marriage.