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My friend Carol was in tears. Her 86-year-old mother had just been admitted to the hospital. The doctors urged them to get a Power of Attorney signed before a scheduled procedure — but finding a notary? That became the biggest challenge of all. No one at the hospital could help. Some wouldn’t come to the room. Others didn’t answer their phone. The few who did weren’t available for days. “I just didn’t want my mother to feel like a burden,” Carol said. No family should have to feel that way. If you’re 65 or older, chances are you’ve already thought about protecting your loved ones with legal documents like a Power of Attorney or Health Care Surrogate. But have you thought about how those documents will be notarized — especially if you’re ever in the hospital or a senior living facility? The truth is, notarizing in these settings isn’t always simple. But it can be — with the right person. That’s why I follow what I call the 5 Platinum Rules to make the process easier for seniors and their families.