The Georgia Limited (Special) Power of Attorney is a convenient form that offers the principal the opportunity to prescribe a more detailed authority that limits the agent’s range of power. With other types of POAs, the granting options can be a bit more vast and may seem too extensive for a minor task. The limited adaptation lets the conveyor write in the exact assignment they need to be carried out on their behalf and which powers will be transferred to accomplish the task. Upon providing a description of the authority, the executor should then:
- Enter the name and address of each party (for the principal & agent).
- Choose whether the document will be durable, durable with an expiration date, or non-durable.
- Sign the instrument under the review of a witness and officer who has the authority to notarize the document.
Laws
Statutes – Georgia Power of Attorney Act (O.C.G.A. § 10-6B-1 -10-6B-23)
Definition – “Power of attorney” means a writing or other record that grants authority to a person to act in the place of an individual, whether or not such term is used (§ 10-6B-2(7)).
Signing Requirements – Must be signed in the presence of at least one (1) witness and an officer who is authorized to attest registrable instruments, e.g., a notary public or another type of official mentioned in § 44-2-15 of the Georgia Code (§ 10-6B-5).
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