Full question:
My mother-in-law will be relocating to California and would like to give her Power of Attorney to her daughter whom she will live with in California. Because she is still residing in Hawaii and will relocate to California in January would her power of attorney be a State of Hawaii or State of California? Is there a general one for all states?
- Category: Power of Attorney
- Date:
- State: Hawaii
Answer:
There isn't a universal power of attorney form that works in all states due to differing laws. A power of attorney can appoint someone living outside the state as the agent, but it's governed by the laws of the state where the agent will act. This is typically where the principal's assets are located. It's advisable not to appoint an agent from a different jurisdiction unless the principal has assets there. If the agent will operate in multiple states, it's best to have separate powers of attorney for each state. Therefore, if the mother has assets in Hawaii or the agent will deal with Hawaiian entities, she should consider obtaining a power of attorney for Hawaii in addition to one for California.
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