A question for a lawyer or paralegal.

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(I can't find the legal eagle forum, so I'm writing this here. Mods, please put in correct forum if one exists better than this one.)

Questions involves power of attorney forms.

(1) Can you assign anybody power of attorney or do they actually have to have a license to practice law?

(2) Is there anywhere on the internet where I can download a power of attorney form that will be acceptable in Florida? This involves a very, very simple matter between siblings. Just want to give my hubby the poa to make selections in an estate distribution of low cost personal items.

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1. Well, I'm not a lawyer, but I could play one on TV!

:)

You can assign power of attorney to whomever you wish. Just make sure it is someone stable and responsible, or the order could be challenged in court later.

Every state has their own requirements for power of attorney. Google is your friend.
http://www.ilrg.com/forms/#poweratty

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2. Whoa! I hadn't realized I double posted!

The internet kept crashing on me every time I tried to post it. It must have done it three times. I hope I don't have three threads!