What is a reasonable fee for a power of attorney?
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What is a reasonable fee for a power of attorney?
Other provinces (e.g. Alberta) have only a guideline that says that an Attorney may take “fair and reasonable” compensation. In many Enduring Powers of Attorney, a small monthly amount (say $100 to $200) has been named as the wages the Attorney can expect to receive.
Can I make a power of attorney myself?
A power of attorney (POA) is a legal document that gives someone else the authority to handle business or financial matters on your behalf. You can create a POA yourself as long as it fulfills your state’s requirements, or you can use an online service provider to create the document.
Can you get power of attorney forms from post office?
Where to get forms: You can download a Power of Attorney form from the Land Registry Services website or you can purchase a Prepare your own Enduring Power of Attorney and Enduring Guardianship Pack available at post offices.
How do you deem someone mentally incompetent?
You start the process of declaring a person mentally incompetent by filing an official petition with the local district of your state’s probate court. At the same time that you are filing to have someone declared mentally incompetent, you are also filing to become their legal guardian.
