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New York Springing Power of Attorney

A New York springing power of attorney is a written legal document used by an individual (the principal) to assign authority to another person (an agent) to manage specified aspects of the principal's affairs if the principal is unable to do so on their own behalf.
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Permitted in New York?

Yes, a POA may be written so as to only become effective at a future date or on the occurrence of a future event or contingency.[1]

Signing Requirements

Must be signed by the principal before a notary public and two witnesses.[2]

“Incapacity” Definition

Incapacity” means to be without capacity.
Capacity” means ability to comprehend the nature and consequences
of the act of executing and granting, revoking, amending, or modifying a
power of attorney, any provision in a power of attorney, or the
authority of any person to act as agent under a power of attorney.[3]