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Certification of Durable Power of Attorney by Agent

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The Successor Agent

A lawyer isn’t needed to certify the successor agent under a power of attorney. You can do it yourself.

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Agent’s Certification

Banks can’t reject your Statutory Durable Power of Attorney without reason. Here’s the certification you’ll need.

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