How do I apply for power of attorney?

Power of Attorney, unlike Guardianship, is a legal document that is drafted, notarized,signed by the person requesting to become the Power of Attorney, signed by the incapacitated person in need of Power of Attorney, and often signed by at least one or more witnesses. Power of Attorney in most states will allow a person or persons to act on behalf of a person who is incapacitated or unable to handle their financial or business affairs on their own. In most States you do not necessarily have to apply for a Power of Attorney, but rather once the document is drafted, notarized and signed off by witnesses, it becomes a legally binding document. You may want to consult a local estate planning attorney in your state for more specifics concerning state law, but typically you do not have to go to probate court to apply for Power of Attorney.