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1/30/2015

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The Power of Powers of Attorney 

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A Power of Attorney allows you to pick someone YOU TRUST to handle your affairs if you cannot do so for yourself.  It gives you peace of mind that in case of emergency someone you choose will have the authority to act for you.  

There are generally four types of power of attorney documents used in the State of Louisiana: 
  • Financial - which covers all financial transactions related to an individual's assets and business dealings
  • Health Care - which allows someone to make medical decisions on your behalf in the event you cannot make those decisions for yourself
  • Vehicle - which allows someone to handle the sale of your vehicle, as well as the titling and registration proceedings at the Office of Motor Vehicles 
  • Tax - which allows someone (usually a CPA) to handle all your State tax filings.

Remember, a Louisiana notary can prepare these documents to your specifications while at the same time adhering to Louisiana law. 

Now, I know.  Nobody ever wants to discuss the topic of "just in CASE something happens to me . . ."  But wouldn't you feel better knowing that you had it and DIDN'T need it, rather than needing it and NOT having it.  
Just a little something to make you think.  

A Louisiana notary has studied ad nauseum concerning the craft of preparing documents and all legal ramifications contained therein.  We are not JUST SIGNING AND SEALING a document, as in the other 49 states of this great country.

This is a serious oath that we have taken, one that we don't take lightly and one that we are proud of bear.

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1/14/2015

Did You Know????

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A notary in Louisiana is quite different from any other notary in this country in that we are CIVIL LAW NOTARIES.  We are extensively tested on our knowledge of the law as well as our procedural knowledge.  We have the same privileges as that of an attorney EXCEPT we cannot practice law, nor can we give you legal advice. In other words, we cannot go before a judge on your behalf!!  We can only give INFORMATION!!!  

Think about it!!!  You may seek out an attorney to get legal advice or to file a lawsuit.  During these times, and during these times ONLY will an attorney actually "sign off" on the document AS an attorney.   If you seek an attorney to draft a document for you (i.e., will, power of attorney, mortgage, etc.), the attorney is actually signing off as a NOTARY, not as an attorney. 

Most people are not aware of this fact.  Please don't spend extra money hiring an attorney to do exactly what a notary can do.  You will still receive an excellently prepared document for HALF the cost!  

Knowledge is power.  Before you pay an attorney .... COME SEE A NOTARY!!! 

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    Shannon Barnes is a Louisiana civil law notary, having statewide jurisdiction and over 25 years of legal experience. This blog is designed to provide knowledge and information not ordinarily obtained through conventional means. 

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