How to Get Power of Attorney for Bank Account

You'll need to schedule an appointment at your convenience so you can submit your power of attorney document for review.

In order to add an agent to your Bank of America deposit account at no cost:

• We recommend that you, as the principal, accompany the agent to a financial center and provide a fully executed, notarized power of attorney document (learn more about notary serviceslearn more about notary serviceslearn more about notary services)
• You need to provide us with a list of account numbers to which you want the agent to have access
• The agent must provide valid and unexpired IDs, one of which should be a government-issued photo ID

The power of attorney and ID documents will be reviewed by the bank. Due to the complexities of power of attorney documents, multiple reviews may be required. As a result, the review process may require more than one visit to the financial center if further documentation is required.

We may require additional documents depending on the power of attorney document and the circumstances. For example, sometimes a power of attorney requires a letter from a doctor to be effective, or the circumstances may require a doctor's note regarding the principal's capacity.

Before you schedule your appointment you may wish to check with a trusted legal advisor to confirm that the document is up to date and meets the requirements of laws in your state. These may include:

• How to grant specific and general powers
• Language on durability
• Signatures by the principal, notary and/or witnesses
• Court filing (if applicable)

Please be aware that additional documents may be requested depending on the power of attorney document and the circumstances.

Next step: Schedule an appointment so you can submit your power of attorney document for review. Please bring all necessary documents to your appointment.

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We recommend that you contact a legal advisor for guidance in obtaining and executing a power of attorney.

Your legal advisor can prepare a power of attorney document that covers a broad range of assets and transactions and can be presented at multiple financial institutions. It's recommended that you work with your legal advisor to consider options in completing and using a power of attorney, including ways to guard against the potential for misunderstanding or even financial abuse.

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Note: As a convenience and at no cost to you (and subject to applicable state law), Bank of America customers may, in most states, establish a limited power of attorney for banking transactions solely for Bank of America deposit accounts and safe deposit boxes.

You, as the principal, must accompany the agent to a financial center and provide a list of account numbers to which you want the agent to have access (a form must be completed for each account). You and the agent must provide valid and unexpired IDs, one of which should be a government-issued photo ID.

Next step: Schedule an appointment to discuss your options and find out if a limited power of attorney for banking transactions is available in your state.

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Let's schedule an appointment to remove a power of attorney from your Bank of America account.

As the principal who executed the power of attorney, you may revoke it at any time. We recommend you consult with a legal advisor for assistance with obtaining the proper documentation.

In some states (and applicable to state law), Bank of America offers revocation forms. (Note that a power of attorney automatically terminates upon the death of the principal.)

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If your specific situation isn't addressed in the common questions you may have section of this page, we're always ready to help. Simply schedule an appointment to meet with an associate in a financial center to discuss your specific needs. Find a financial centerFind a financial centerFind a financial center

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How to Get Power of Attorney for Bank Account

Source: https://www.bankofamerica.com/signature-services/power-of-attorney/

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