I have a client who needs a power of attorney form for her mother, who is located in a group home and wants to have the case worker be one of the witnesses. Can I allow this? — P. W., Connecticut
This is a question that you should not answer as a Notary. Your client should consult with her lawyer or the receiving agency to clarify whether the case worker can be a witness under Connecticut law.
For more guidelines on witnessing requests during notarizations and state rules for Notaries asked to serve as a document witness, please see our articles “Different types of witnessing (and witnesses) Notaries may encounter” and “Requests to serve as a document witness.”
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