
North Carolina General (Financial) Power of Attorney
A general (financial) power of attorney in North Carolina is a legal document that enables an individual (the principal) to appoint someone to manage financial affairs on their behalf. This type of power of attorney will typically end if the principal becomes incapacitated, unless specified otherwise. In contrast, the durable power of attorney remains active even if the principal becomes incapacitated.
Signing Requirements
Laws
Durable - A power of attorney is durable unless the instrument expressly provides 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 due to an impairment or if the person 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>