Is a Power of Attorney Valid in New York Without Two Witnesses?
Understanding New York’s Two-Witness Rule for Powers of Attorney Key Takeaways: In New York, a power of attorney executed on or after June 13, 2021 requires two disinterested witnesses plus notarization to be valid. Under GOB §5-1501B(1)(b), the principal’s signature must be acknowledged before a notary and witnessed by two people who are not named […]