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attorney to apply for AG for the individual as evidenced by a copy of the power of attorney document in the record? YES: The authorized representative is the attorney in fact. STOP NO: CONTINUE Step 3 Has the individual signed a written statement authorizing a person (or staff of an organization) to apply for AG on his behalf? YES: The authorized representative is the person or organization authorized by the individual to represent him. STOP NO: CONTINUE Step 4 Is the individual able to sign or make a mark on an AG application form? YES: Ask the individual for his signature or mark on the application form or for a written statement authorizing someone to apply for AG on his behalf. Give the individual 10 working days to return the completed and signed application. If the completed and correctly signed application is not returned by the specified date, the application is invalid. Deny AG. STOP NO: CONTINUE Step 5 Does the individual have a family substitute representative? YES: The authorized representative is the relative identified above who is willing and able to act on the individual's behalf. STOP