Florida Power of Attorney Powers of attorney in Florida are governed by the Florida Power of Attorney Act (“the FPAA). The following is a brief outline of the provisions of the statutes regulating the validity and enforceability of powers of attorney in Florida. Definition A power of attorney is defined in Florida Statute 709.2402, as…
A powers of attorney is a document whereby an individual (“the principal”) designates that another person (“the agent” or “attorney in fact”) has powers to act for the principal in a variety of situations. A power of attorney must be executed by the principal and subscribed by two witnesses, and it must be notarized. The…