How do I create a general power of attorney (springing)?
To create a legally valid general power of attorney (springing), you must properly complete and sign a power of attorney form and have it witnessed by two people. An affidavit of witness should be prepared and notarized if the power of attorney needs to be recorded for real estate transactions or other purposes. Some banks and brokerage companies require their own power of attorney forms. If you want your attorney-in-fact/agent/ donee to have an easy time with these institutions, you may have to prepare and sign more than one power of attorney (your own form and the forms provided by the institutions where you do business).
