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It depends if the Power of Attorney was recorded in the Public Records of your County. Most are not, but if it was used to transfer real estate, it just might be. Check on line at the Official Records Division of your local County Clerk's Office.

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Generally only if they are used to transfer the title to real estate. In that case they must be recorded with any deed or mortgage executed by the attorney in fact on the behalf of the principal.

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A power of attorney usually becomes a public record only when it is recorded in the land records to confirm that the attorney in fact has the power to execute instruments that affect real estate.

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No, a healthcare power of attorney is not probated like a Last Will and Testament.

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A financial power of attorney gives someone the authority to conduct business for you.


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Does a financial Power of Attorney terminate with death?

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What is the cost to obtain a power of attorney?

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Is power of attorney part of estate planning?

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