Obtaining Power Of Attorney
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My mother is in hospital incapable to make decisions. I need a power of attorney to help get. My siblings are ok with me being the one to take that position.
What state are you located in, Sandra? The process for obtaining power of attorney can vary by state.
California
What type of power of attorney are you seeking: financial, medical, or both?
In California:
- You need to fill out a power of attorney form.
- It must be signed by you and a notary public.
- Contact: California Superior Court, *-*-*.
In California:
- You need to fill out a power of attorney form.
- It must be signed by you and a notary public.
- Contact: California Superior Court, *-*-*.
Both
In California:
- For both financial and medical power of attorney, use form CA-P018.
- Contact: California Superior Court, *-*-*.
- For both financial and medical power of attorney, use form CA-P018.
- Contact: California Superior Court, *-*-*.
What about just medical power of attorney?
For just medical power of attorney in California:
- Use form CA-P018M.
- Contact: California Superior Court, *-*-*.
- Use form CA-P018M.
- Contact: California Superior Court, *-*-*.