HI HB1465

Requires all powers of attorney to be signed by two witnesses and acknowledged by a notary public to be enforceable.

Witnesses must be at least 18 years old, cannot be the attorney-in-fact, and cannot be related to the attorney-in-fact or the other witness.

Witnesses must observe either the principal's signing of the document or the principal's acknowledgment of their signature.

Applies the same witness and notary requirements to both general powers of attorney under Chapter 560 and durable powers of attorney under Chapter 551D.

Takes effect July 1, 2011, and does not apply to powers of attorney executed before the effective date.