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Drafting legal documents means creating and preparing written papers representing legal rights, responsibilities, and duties. These documents can include various types, such as contracts, agreements, wills, deeds, and affidavits.

Does a power of attorney need witnesses or a notary? A power of attorney must be signed by the principal, by two witnesses to the principal's signature, and a notary must acknowledge the principal's signature for the power of attorney to be properly executed and valid under Florida law.

How much does a power of attorney cost in Florida? Though a power of attorney can be drafted online and later notarized for less than $100, it is best to consult a lawyer when completing such an important legal document. That being said, the average legal fees range from $250 to $500.

Florida power of attorney requirements To make a Florida POA, you must: Be at least 18 years old. Be ?of sound mind,? meaning you understand the effects of making a POA. Sign your POA in the presence of two competent adult witnesses and (unless you're making a medical POA) a notary.

The Durable Power of Attorney Most Florida Powers of Attorney are durable. Under Florida law, a Durable Power of Attorney remains legally valid regardless of the capacity or incapacity of the principal (the one signing over power to another, the ?attorney-in-fact?).

The Florida Limited (Special) Power of Attorney is the authorization of a specific authority often carried out as an alternative to other POA documents that grant more broad sweeping powers. It allows the grantor to describe, in detail, the exact function they would like accomplished by the agent in their name.