
Alabama General (Financial) Power of Attorney
In Alabama, a general power of attorney (GPOA) grants financial access and decision-making authority to an appointed individual, known as the agent. This type of form is classified as non-durable, meaning it will no longer be valid if the principal becomes incapacitated or is unable to make their own decisions, such as in cases of Dementia or Alzheimer's disease.
Signing Requirements
Laws
Durable - A power of attorney document is durable unless it specifically mentions that it is "terminated by the incapacity of the principal."<a class="source-url" href="#source-url1">[1]</a>
Incapacity - Means the inability of a person to manage their property or business affairs because of an impairment, is missing, detained (incarcerated), or is outside the United States and is unable to return.<a class="source-url" href="#source-url2">[2]</a>
Signing Requirements - Must be notarized.<a class="source-url" href="#source-url3">[3]</a>