New York General Power of Attorney (2026)
A New York general power of attorney gives your agent broad authority over your finances and ends if you become incapacitated, die or revoke it. Our form says expressly that it ends on incapacity. Signing: Notary AND two witnesses; each agent also signs before a notary (GOL §5-1501B).
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New York power of attorney: key facts
- Signing (notary and witnesses)
- Notary AND two witnesses; each agent also signs before a notary (GOL §5-1501B).
- Durable by default?
- Yes, unless the document says otherwise (GOL §5-1501A).
- Official form
- Statutory Short Form, General Obligations Law §5-1513, printed in 12-point type or larger.
Official sources: NY GOL §5-1513 · NY GOL §5-1501B · Last reviewed: October 2026
How it works
- Answer a few questions about you, your agent and the powers. The form follows New York rules.
- See a free preview of your document.
- Unlock it with a one-time payment and download it in PDF and Word, with signing instructions for New York.
Frequently asked questions
- Does a general power of attorney need to be notarized in New York?
- Notary AND two witnesses; each agent also signs before a notary (GOL §5-1501B).
- What happens if I become incapacitated?
- This general power of attorney ends. If you want your agent to keep acting, choose the durable power of attorney.
- Can my agent make medical decisions?
- No. This is a financial power of attorney. Health care decisions need a medical power of attorney.
- Can I get it in Spanish?
- Yes. You sign the English document and also receive a Spanish reference translation and Spanish signing instructions.
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Other power of attorney types in New York: Durable POA · Medical POA · Limited POA · Vehicle POA · Minor child POA