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Signing Over Authority

KRS 457.050 — a power of attorney signed by the principal, and presumed genuine when notarized

  • The principal signs, or another person signs the principal's name in the principal's conscious presence at their direction, and the document then says why.
  • A signature acknowledged before a notary public is presumed genuine.
  • KRS 457.050
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A power of attorney is effective when signed, unless it says it begins on a future date or event. One that begins on incapacity, with no one named to decide that, takes effect when a physician, psychologist, advanced practice registered nurse, qualified social worker, attorney or judge determines it in writing.

  • KRS 457.090
Sources for this section (2)
  1. KRS 457.050 — Execution of power of attorney
  2. KRS 457.090 — When power of attorney effective

Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Kentucky attorney.

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