Statute – Consolidated Laws of  New York – Chapter 24A – Article 5 – Statutory Short Form and Other Powers of Attorney For Financial and Estate Planning (§ 5-1501 – 5-1514)

Definitions – A power of attorney is “Durable” unless it expressly provides that it is terminated by the incapacity of the principal (§ 5-1501A(1)).

Signing Requirements – Two (2) witnesses must be made available to view and attest to the signing of the paperwork, and additional notarization must be recorded by a licensed official (§ 5-1501B).

Revocation – § 5-1511