Georgia Power of Attorney PDF
Georgia at a glance: Governing Law: Ga. Code § 10-6B-1 et seq. · Notarization: Required · Witnesses: 1 witness required in addition to notary
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Powers of Attorney in Georgia
Georgia's Power of Attorney law is governed by its own Georgia Power of Attorney Act, codified in Title 10 of the Georgia Code. Georgia requires both notarization and one witness for a valid financial POA.
A separate advance directive for health care is required for medical decisions in Georgia.
Georgia Power of Attorney — Quick Reference
| Requirement | Georgia Rule |
|---|---|
| Governing Law | Ga. Code § 10-6B-1 et seq. |
| Notarization | Required |
| Witnesses | 1 witness required in addition to notary |
| Default Durability | Durable by default unless stated otherwise |
| Medical Decisions | Separate advance directive for health care required |
Georgia Legal Requirements
- Must be signed by the principal, notarized, and witnessed by one other adult.
- Durable by default under the Georgia Power of Attorney Act.
- Agent has fiduciary duties to act in the principal's best interest.
- A separate advance directive for health care is needed for medical decisions.
Georgia Governing Laws
Read the full text of these laws at Cornell Law School's Georgia legal resources or your state legislature's official website.