Permitted in Ohio?
Yes, a power of attorney may be written so that it becomes effective at a later date or when a specified future event happens.[1]
Signing Requirements
This type of document must be signed by the principal or by an individual at the direction of the principal in the presence of a notary public.[2]
“Incapacity” Definition
“Incapacity” means inability of an individual to manage property or business affairs for either of the following reasons:
(1) The individual has an impairment in the ability to receive and evaluate information or make or communicate decisions even with the use of technological assistance.
(2) The individual is any of the following:
(2) The individual is any of the following:
(a) Missing;
(b) Detained, including incarcerated in a penal system;
(c) Outside the United States and unable to return.[3]
(b) Detained, including incarcerated in a penal system;
(c) Outside the United States and unable to return.[3]