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How do you fix a misspelled name on a Power of Attorney?

How do you fix a misspelled name on a Power of Attorney?

Full question:

My mom has power of attorney for my dad. The person that did the forms mispelled her name only by the first letter. How can we go about fixing that form?

Category: Power of Attorney
Date: 04/07/2025
State: Florida

Answer:

An amendment to a power of attorney should be executed with the same formality that is required of the original. The best practice would be to complete a new document with the changes and have such document executed.

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Yes, one power of attorney can override another if it is executed later and explicitly states that it revokes the previous one. It’s essential to ensure that the new document is properly signed and dated to avoid any confusion about authority.

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