Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Tennessee

in tennessee, does a power of attorney have to be notarized and/or witnessed?


Asked on 3/01/10, 6:43 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Caitlin Moon C2Law

A power of attorney must be notarized in Tennessee, but does not require witnesses.

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Answered on 3/06/10, 6:49 am
Dan Scott Scott Law Group, PC

Tennessee does not require a POA to be either notarized or witnessed. It is good between the parties without either. HOWEVER, it is not likely that you will get anyone to accept the POA for use in a transaction without the POA being signed before a notary.

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Answered on 3/06/10, 7:29 am


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