[WSBARP] Recording Durable Power of Attorney for Financial Decisions

[Robert R. Cole]

We don't record.  We have them sign 3 originals, and keep one in an 
alphabetical file of POAs, so that if the other originals are lost, or 
it's needed by a hospital, it is available.

Very Truly Yours,

Robert R. Cole

Law Office of Cole & Gilday, P.C.

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On 6/21/2019 2:22 PM, Carla J. Higginson wrote:
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> I usually record both the durable general POA and the health care 
> POA.  If the original is lost, a certified copy can be obtained from 
> the auditor.  Second, there have been times when I was called by a 
> family member (who was the attorney in fact for the principal), 
> telling me that a medical emergency issue had arisen and the POA was 
> needed but the principal did not have it available.  I am then able to 
> send a copy from the auditor’s website to the AIF or directly to the 
> hospital.  While I could also send an unrecorded copy, sometimes 
> health care providers seem to respond better to a recorded copy, 
> though this is random.  I hope this helps.
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> [mailto:wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com] *On Behalf Of *Dave Culbertson
> *Sent:* Friday, June 21, 2019 2:12 PM
> *To:* wsbapt at lists.wsbarppt.com; wsbarp at lists.wsbarppt.com
> *Subject:* [WSBAPT] Recording Durable Power of Attorney for Financial 
> Decisions
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> Hello, Listmates.
>
> Looking for opinions on the option of recording a Durable Power of 
> Attorney with the county auditor. Is it generally necessary, i.e. 
> worth the cost/effort? Does it have to be in the county where executed 
> or can it be where the Principal lives?
>
> Thanks in advance.
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> Best Regards,
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> Dave Culbertson
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