An Alabama non-durable (general) power of attorney (GPOA) grants an individual, known as the “principal,” the ability to delegate financial authority to another person or entity, referred to as the “agent” or “attorney-in-fact.”
Under Alabama law, the principal can revoke a GPOA anytime if mentally competent. The authority this non-durable form grants ceases with the principal’s incapacitation or death. To ensure continued validity, opt for a durable power of attorney.
Laws — Title 26 Chapter 1A (Alabama Uniform Power of Attorney).
Durable (Ala. Code § 26-1A-104): It is considered durable by default unless the document explicitly states otherwise. It is presumed to remain effective even if the principal becomes incapacitated.
Signing Requirements (Ala. Code § 26-1A-105) – A notary public must acknowledge the principal’s signature or the signature of another individual acting on the principal’s direction in their presence.
