The purpose of a power of attorney is so that the person granting it does NOT have to be present to sign a document. And saying that you would go see the bedridden woman, who may be located 100 miles away, is just defeating the purpose of a power of attorney. The only sketchy aspect is the fact that the document is a divorce filing, and you don't know if the power of attorney is broad or specific. Make sure when he signs it, he emphasizes that her signature is HIS as her power of attorney, and let the presiding judge make the decision.
Pennsylvania law “ The purpose of a power of attorney is to give another person – your agent – the power to make financial and property transactions for you.“ I would only be able to notarize the person present.
In most states a POA is voided when a spouse files for divorce or legal separation. I would let the husband know of this law and the POA is now voided.
Unless the POA gives specific rights to convey interest to the holder of the POA, the POA will not work. A holder of a POA cannot convey interest owned by the person they represent into themselves without specific authority being granted. Notary denied otherwise.
A POA is only valid if the person named in the POA is alive. You would have to meet with her and verify that. This is why, at least here it Texas, if a POA is used to sign real estate docs, the title company or attorney managing the closing calls the person to make sure they are alive. I once had a sales transaction delayed for a week due to one of the sellers being in the Pacific in a Submarine and no one could make contact to assure them being alive.
Many are even crossing the line with legal advise. It's really pretty clear, the husband can't sign for his wife in divorce papers. Many states the poa becomes revoked when divorce is finalized. No I couldn't notarize the paperwork, but I could notarize his signature just not his on his wife behalf.
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