Power Of Attorney

A power of attorney is a legal document that allows someone, known as an agent, to act (legally) on another person’s behalf. The person creating the document is known as the principal. Yet, power of attorney authority varies greatly. It can be very limited, but it may...

Many people who are creating an estate plan may focus heavily on what’s going to happen to their assets when they pass away. While that’s important, they should also think about who’s going to take care of their affairs if they become incapacitated. One decision to...

Many couples remain in long-term committed relationships for decades – often until one of them passes away. Too often, a time of grief turns into one of financial uncertainty or crisis if the deceased partner didn’t create an estate plan – even a simple will. It’s...

A power of attorney (POA) is a powerful legal document that grants someone else the authority to make decisions on your behalf. But what happens if this document isn't notarized? While notarization is not necessarily required for a POA, it plays an important role in...

We never know what will happen in the next minute, hour or day. We have a good idea of how things will progress, but there’s always the unpredictability of the unknown. We assign a power of attorney (POA) to a trusted individual because we know the unexpected can...

Powers of attorney (POAs) are frequently considered essential parts of estate planning, and seniors often use them so that someone is in place to make medical and/or financial decisions on their behalf if they’re no longer able to do so. However, there is more than...

Have you ever considered what might happen if you suddenly become incapacitated due to an accident or illness? For many, especially those with families to support, this scenario is unimaginable. Yet, it is a reality that can strike without warning, leaving your loved...

Power of attorney can empower an individual, the agent, to make decisions on behalf of their elderly parent or parents. This authority becomes particularly important as aging parents may face challenges in managing their financial, health care and legal matters. It is...

One frequently underestimated element of a comprehensive estate plan is the durable power of attorney. A durable power of attorney extends authority to the person of your choosing if you cannot make financial, medical or legal decisions on your own. There are a few...

Have you ever wondered if you can change your mind after giving someone Power of Attorney (POA)? This is a common question, especially as life's circumstances shift and evolve. The power of attorney, a legal document entrusting someone else to make decisions on your...