Statute – Pennsylvania Statutes Title 20, Chapter 56 – Powers of Attorney

Definitions – “A durable power of attorney is a power of attorney by which a principal designates another his agent in writing. The authority conferred shall be exercisable notwithstanding the principal’s subsequent disability or incapacity. A principal may provide in the power of attorney that the power shall become effective at a specified future time or upon the occurrence of a specified contingency, including the disability or incapacity of the principal” (§ 5604(a)).

Signing Requirements – A notary public and two (2) witnesses must be present to record and authenticate the execution of the form (§ 5601(b)).