A Montana notary public is presented with a durable power of attorney document to notarize. The notary is named as the agent (attorney-in-fact) within the document. Which of the following is the correct action for the notary to take?
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A
Proceed with the notarization as long as the notary is not receiving a fee beyond the standard notarial fee.
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B
Refuse to notarize the document because the notary is a named party and has a direct beneficial interest.
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C
Notarize the document but make a special note in the journal explaining the notary's role as agent.
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D
Ask the signer to strike the notary's name from the document before proceeding with the notarization.