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Power of Attorney Documents (POA)

A power of attorney in Pennsylvania is a document that allows the "principal" to appoint the "agent" to act on their behalf in financial and legal matters. The principal can give the agent broad authority to handle all of their affairs, or they can limit the agent's authority to specific tasks or transactions.

The process of getting a power of attorney (POA) in Pennsylvania involves several steps:

-First, you must think about who you would like to be your Agent. This should be someone you trust to handle your financial and legal affairs.
-Next, you should have an attorney prepare the actual Power of Attorney document. This will be in writing and signed by both the principal and their agent.
-Once completed and signed, the POA will also be witnessed by two (2) disinterested parties and notarized. A disinterested party is someone who is not related to the principal or the agent, does not stand to benefit from the POA, and is not named in the POA as a party.
-Finally, once the document is completely signed and notarized, keep the document in a safe place and make sure to tell your Agent as well.

* It is important to note that the power of attorney can be revoked by the principal at any time.*

Please allow us to help you with drafting your POA:
Lyons Law.
412-709-1625
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Don't put your loved ones in an impossible position of trying to guess your health care wishes. Draft your living will and your exact and specific health care wishes will be known by your health care agents, and in turn, followed by any health care providers. In Pennsylvania, a living will can be updated by creating a new document that revokes any previous living wills. You may also destroy the previous living will if you wish.

The new document should be signed and dated by the individual, and it should be witnessed by two adults and notarized for added protection. It is recommended to provide copies of the updated living will to family members (especially your appointed Health Care Agent(s), healthcare providers, and any relevant legal or financial representatives. It is also recommended to review and update your living will periodically to ensure that it reflects the individual's current wishes.

Please don’t wait. Have Lyons Law draft (or update) your living will today.
412-709-1625.
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In Pennsylvania, adoptions can be completed through the state's Department of Human Services or through licensed private agencies, including attorneys. Adoptive parents must be at least 21 years old and capable of providing a safe and stable home for a child. The birth parents' rights must be terminated before the adoption can be finalized. A home study and background checks are required for all adoptive parents. Adoptive parents may also be required to complete parenting classes or other educational requirements. The adoption process can be complex, and it is recommended that prospective adoptive parents work with an attorney who specializes in adoption law.

In Pennsylvania, a step-parent may adopt a child that is the legal child of their spouse. The process for a step-parent adoption is similar to that of a traditional adoption, but with some additional requirements. However, a step-parent adoption usually takes less time and costs less money as a home study is not required. The birth parent who is not the spouse of the step-parent must consent to the adoption or have their rights terminated by a court. It is important to note that the adoption will sever any legal relationship the child has with the non-custodial birth parent.

Adoptions do take time though, so if you are interested, please make sure you allow yourself enough time for the process. If you are interested in a step-parent adoption please do not hesitate to reach out to us here at Lyons Law.
412-709-1625.
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