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Why Estate Planning Starts with the Right Notary

When it comes to estate planning, peace of mind begins with proper documentation. Your legacy is too important to leave to chance. Learn why proper notarization is critical for wills, trusts, and powers of attorney.

October 26, 2025 6 min read Estate Planning

Imagine this scenario:

"You're rushing to the hospital after receiving a call that your loved one has been admitted in an emergency. Your heart is racing, your mind is filled with worry, and you need answers. But when you arrive and ask to speak with the doctor, you're told: 'We can't share any information with you.'"

This heartbreaking scenario happens every single day across America. And no — love, relationship, or even sharing the same last name doesn't change that reality.

What Hospitals Actually Need

What hospitals need is simple but absolutely critical: a notarized Medical Power of Attorney (POA).

This single form gives you the legal permission to:

Speak with doctors

Get direct access to medical professionals and receive updates about your loved one's condition
Make treatment decisions

Have the authority to approve or decline medical treatments when your loved one cannot
Access medical records

Review medical history, test results, and treatment plans to make informed decisions
Advocate for your loved one

Ensure their wishes are respected when they can't speak for themselves

Why HIPAA Laws Create This Barrier

Without a Medical Power of Attorney, even spouses and adult children can be left completely in the dark. HIPAA laws are strict — and for good reason. These privacy protections exist to safeguard patient information, but that protection can feel like an impenetrable wall when a medical emergency hits.

Real Client Story

"One of my clients was caring for her mother when she fell unconscious. At the ER, she was blocked from even hearing the diagnosis. No POA. No exceptions."

— leumaS Mobile & Electronic Notary Services

It's heartbreaking. But it's also totally preventable.

The Solution: Proper Notarization

A Medical POA — when properly signed and notarized — ensures your voice can be heard when it matters most. And trust me, the hospital isn't going to wait for a lawyer or a court order during a medical emergency.

Critical Requirements for Virginia

Must be properly notarized
All parties must be present during signing
Valid government-issued ID required
Document must meet Virginia state requirements

Who Needs a Medical Power of Attorney?

For Parents

Ensure your adult children can make medical decisions if you become incapacitated

• Emergency room situations
• Surgery decisions
• Long-term care planning

For College Students

Allow parents to access medical information and make decisions during emergencies

• Campus medical emergencies
• Mental health treatment
• Insurance coordination

For Spouses

Ensure your spouse can make medical decisions even though you're married

• Hospital communication
• Treatment authorization
• End-of-life decisions

For Caregivers

Give trusted friends or family legal authority to act on your behalf

• Chronic illness management
• Disability support
• Aging in place

How leumaS Mobile Notary Can Help

At leumaS Mobile & Electronic Notary Services, LLC, we help families prepare for the "what-ifs" with mobile and remote notarizations tailored to real life. Whether you need a Medical POA for a parent, spouse, or college-bound child, we've got you covered — with clarity, care, and convenience.

Our Mobile Notary Services Include:

In-Home Visits

We come to your home for convenient, private notarization

Hospital & Nursing Home Visits

Emergency notarization at medical facilities

Remote Online Notarization

Secure video notarization from anywhere in Virginia

Same-Day Service

Emergency appointments available 7 days a week

Don't Wait for an Emergency

The time to prepare is now, before you need it. A Medical Power of Attorney is one of those documents you hope you'll never need, but when you do need it, you need it immediately. Don't let your family face the additional stress of being shut out during a medical crisis.

Ready to Protect Your Family?

Don't wait for an emergency. Get your Medical Power of Attorney properly notarized today with leumaS Mobile & Electronic Notary Services.

Email: [email protected] Call: (804) 495-1517

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