Power of Attorney in Georgia
State-specific overview · Estate & Probate
Georgia requires notarization and specific statutory language; durable powers of attorney must explicitly state they survive incapacity.
How Georgia treats Power of Attorney
Georgia requires all powers of attorney to be notarized to be valid and enforceable. To create a durable power of attorney that survives your incapacity, you must include specific statutory language indicating that intent. Georgia law allows you to grant broad or limited powers, name successor agents, and create springing powers of attorney that take effect only upon a condition you specify, such as your incapacity.
The general definition of Power of Attorney
A legal document authorizing someone to act on your behalf in financial or medical decisions.
A power of attorney is a document you sign giving another person (called an agent or attorney-in-fact) the authority to make decisions and sign documents for you. You can make it broad (covering all financial matters) or narrow (only for selling a specific property). It takes effect immediately or only if you become incapacitated, depending on what you choose.
Read the full Power of Attorney entry →This page is a plain-English reference and is not legal advice. State laws change frequently. For specific situations consult a licensed attorney in Georgia.