Powers of attorney
A power of attorney signed incorrectly gets rejected and you start over. I review the document before the appointment so it's right the first time.
A power of attorney authorizes another person to sign, manage or decide on your behalf. In Florida it's used to buy or sell property, handle bank accounts, represent someone before an agency, or for filings in your home country.
Powers of attorney sent outside the United States almost always require an extra step: an apostille or consular legalization. If that's your case, we coordinate both steps from the start so you don't lose weeks.
Important: I notarize the signature — I don't draft the document or advise which power of attorney you need. If you don't have the document yet, you must get it from an attorney or from the institution requesting it.
How the process works
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Send me the document
A photo or PDF is enough. I check that it's complete, has the correct notarial certificate and whether witnesses are needed.
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I confirm requirements
I tell you which ID to bring, how many witnesses are needed and whether the destination requires an apostille.
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We sign
At your home, office, an agreed spot or online. The signature happens in front of me, never beforehand.
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Next step
You take the sealed original. If it's going abroad, I explain exactly how to get the apostille.
Questions about this service
Can I sign the document before the appointment?
No. Florida law requires the signature to be made in my presence, or that you acknowledge before me that the signature is yours. If you arrive with it signed, it usually has to be reprinted.
Will the power of attorney work in my home country?
It depends on the country. Most require a Florida apostille and, in some cases, official translation or consular legalization. Always confirm with the institution requesting the document.
Do I need witnesses?
Many Florida powers of attorney require two witnesses, and the document itself says so. I verify this before the appointment so nobody is missing.