Who can act as a Power of Attorney?

You can choose anyone you trust to be your power of attorney, once they have the mental capacity to do so. This can be a solicitor, partner, relative, or friend. If your power of attorney will be dealing with property and financial affairs then then attorney must be over 18 years of age.

Can I have more than one Power of Attorney?

Yes you can appoint multiple people to serve as your Power of Attorney. However, you must specify in the document whether they can act individually or jointly. If they are to have different functions then tis too needs to be made clear.

Can I remove somebody as my Power of Attorney?

If you have concerns that your Power of Attorney is not acting in your best interest or how their authority is being use then you can revoke the POA as long as you are still of sound mind and mentally competent.

How can Power of Attorney be Revoked if I become mentally incapacitated?

If you do become mentally incapacitated then a third party can challenge the Power of Attorney. If they believe that the Attorney is not acting your best interest then they can contest the POA and apply to the courts to have it revoked.

Intercountry Adoptions

Intercountry Adoption is a deeply personal and complicated legal process. As part of the legal process, foreign governments and foreign government bodies require legal documentation to be Notarized to ensure authenticity. Hugh McGroddy Notary Public has an extensive background in dealing with foreign embassies and can assist and advise on the required, complicated protocols.

In the case of foreign and inter-country adoptions the documentation which will require Notarization includes, but is not limited to the following:

Declaration of Eligibility and Suitability, received from the Irish Adoption Board Adoption Authority of Ireland
Immigration Certificate
Birth Certificates
Marriage Certificates
Medical Assessments

These documents are required to satisfy the regulations and directives of the foreign authorities where the adoption is due to take place.
These documents, and any not listed, will need to be notarised before the adoption process can proceed.

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Intercountry Adoption Declaration Dublin

Located in the heart of Dublin's City Centre, Hugh McGroddy is one of Dublin's leading Notary Publics specialising in intercountry adoption declaration.

Hugh McGroddy and his expert team have a wealth of experience and are extremely knowledgeable about all elements of this aspect of the law, providing all clients with expert advice and support as well as first-class service.

If you need professional and reliable intercountry adoption declaration support and advice in Dublin, get in contact with Hugh McGroddy to find out how he can help you.

Frequently Asked Intercountry Adoption Questions

What documents are needed for a Intercountry Adoption?

There are many documents needed in order to finalise a intercountry adoption. Some of the documentation required include a Declaration of Eligibility and Suitability. an Immigration Certificate, Birth Certificates, Marriage Certificates, and Medical Assessments.
Do I need a notary public for a Intercountry Adoption?

As so many documents are required to both apply for and finalise a intercountry adoption a notary public will be required. A notary will notarise your documentation such as a marriage certificate or immigration certificate in order to prove authetiicyty.
Why do documents need to be notarised?

Adopting a child is a very complicated process. This means that there are lots of legal documents that need to be authorised. Additionally, in order to ensure that a child is going to a loving family, autentic documetbs can help adoption agencie screen acceptiable applicants.
Who requires the documents to be notarised?

With regards to foreign adoptions there are many bodies that will require you to notarise documents. The Irish government, the government of the foreign country that you are adopting from, and the adoption agency you are using are just a few of the organisations that you will be dealing with.

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