My live in partner got very sick. He had a infection start in his back. After that it moved to his lungs and he lost the use of his left leg. I need to be able to file his taxes so I can take care of our 2 small children. How can I get a notary to go to the hospital to stamp the papers after we sign them. I already have the document. I just can't afford a lawyer because I draw SSI only $948 monthly. The only way I could pay a lawyer if he is willing to wait until taxes come back. Please help me. I have no idea what to do at this point.
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A mobile notary is also an option if the facility doesn't have anyone on site. All facilities are different. Where my FIL was was - they had someone with a notary - but he was only there like every 3 weeks. So if there is an onsite notary, you may need to schedule an appt.
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You really need legal help with 2 children.
A POA drawn off of a computer site is worth nothing. The person conferring the POA hasn't been examined for competency. Most banks will not accept them. A good POA must be done by an attorney and MANY will attend the hospital. There are also many notaries who visit hospitals free of charge as a service. Check with social services.
A POA is only as good as the attorney who made it out. Many here suggest using one from online services. That may work for some in some areas but I can tell you it will not wash at all in my city.
CALL AN ATTORNEY. Ask who will make hospital visits.
Yes, this will cost money.
And no, that cannot be avoided.
Speak with Social Services.
As you can well imagine no bank wants to see some woman flying in to do stuff with a bank holders account when he is hospitalized. Risky business.
Good luck. Speak with Social Services today and call an attorney to at LEAST ATTEST TO COMPETENCY and give you choices and dollar amounts.
We see people coming to Forum over and over and over again saying the bank will not honor their POA and will not allow them to pay bills and get added to accounts and sign as POA.