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SickOfTheOnePct

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19. Agree 100%

Reply to Attilatheblond (Reply #15)

Sat Jul 19, 2025, 04:54 PM

Jul 2025

My problem was that my brother became ill very, very suddenly, and it was going to be an hour or two before he went into surgery that could have left him incapacitated...I was in a different state (Ohio) and didn't have time to futz around...need it quick and correct.

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Can anybody tell me how much its costs to draw up a "power of attorney"? [View all] CTyankee Jul 2025 OP

Should just be a notary fee SickOfTheOnePct Jul 2025 #1

Thanks. That's easy...whew! CTyankee Jul 2025 #4

Call the hospital SARose Jul 2025 #5

Suggest people check their state's Sec of State website for guidance on medical power of attorney language Attilatheblond Jul 2025 #14

Price of a notary which is free if you can get to your county seat. At least here it is. efhmc Jul 2025 #2

Lots of places have notary services for free. Igel Jul 2025 #25

We had ours done when we had our wills drawn up. murielm99 Jul 2025 #3

Depends annalog Jul 2025 #6

Two ideas PJMcK Jul 2025 #7

This is what I used... SickOfTheOnePct Jul 2025 #8

Most of those sites where they charge just copy state's forms. ALWAYS check your state's Sec of State site first Attilatheblond Jul 2025 #15

Agree 100% SickOfTheOnePct Jul 2025 #19

Some bank employees are notaries, I got something notarized for no charge at my bank FakeNoose Jul 2025 #9

The town clerk charges 5 bucks. dem4decades Jul 2025 #11

Lots of these legal forms available onlilne for free along with very good instructions. erronis Jul 2025 #10

AAA might help or refer to someone who will. bucolic_frolic Jul 2025 #12

As a spouse your husband has the final say if you are incapacitated. Hassin Bin Sober Jul 2025 #13

That's what I thought! CTyankee Jul 2025 #16

Not entirely true. Ms. Toad Jul 2025 #29

What state are you in? n/t Ellipsis Jul 2025 #17

best wishes for you Yankee from CT FHRRK Jul 2025 #18

State of Connecticut info and Medical POA forms link Ellipsis Jul 2025 #20

How Much Does a Power of Attorney Cost? Celerity Jul 2025 #21

I found easy forms on FemDemERA Jul 2025 #22

I went Rebl2 Jul 2025 #23

Used to be able to pick up such forms cheaply at a stationary store, but as they don't exist any more, try NOLO Hekate Jul 2025 #24

NOLO isn't state specific - Ms. Toad Jul 2025 #30

Thanks. Didn't know that. When we had a living trust done up we went to a lawyer, but before that ... Hekate Jul 2025 #34

Anything dealing with life and death is likely to vary a lot from state to state Ms. Toad Jul 2025 #35

Free. Jirel Jul 2025 #26

Depends on the locale, type of poa and B.See Jul 2025 #27

Ask the hospital for assistance. Ms. Toad Jul 2025 #28

It's cheap and easy - but do it right: Add estate and Living Wills. Grins Jul 2025 #31

This message was self-deleted by its author Dan Jul 2025 #32

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Jul 2025 #33

Of course I am seeking counsel with an estate planning attorney....I do not need to be told that... CTyankee Jul 2025 #36