Dear Jonathan: Can you please explain what the difference is between a financial durable power of attorney and a health care durable power of attorney. A non-springing financial durable power of ...

A medical power of attorney is a legal assignment that gives someone the authority to make medical decisions on your behalf ...

In its most basic form, a power of attorney, or POA, is a legal document that gives another person the authority to make decisions on your behalf should you become unable to do so. This individual, ...

What Is Durable Power of Attorney for Finances? A durable power of attorney for finances is a legal document that authorizes another person to manage the principal's financial affairs, including ...

Dear Mr. Premack: My father is agent in the durable power of attorney for my aunt who is now incapacitated with severe Alzheimer’s. He is putting his affairs in order and wants to transfer his rights ...

If someone has signed a health care proxy and durable power of attorney while they have capacity, is there any benefit to also petitioning for guardianship or conservatorship later on if that ...

Dear Mr. Premack: My father has been organized and proactive. He properly probated my mother's Will when she died so that he is recognized as full owner of all of their assets. He spoke with his ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Matthew F. Erskine is a trusts and estates attorney. Debt burden, financial obligation or loan payment, heavy load of money ...

With my mom, when she went to see the attorney to prepare legal docs, the attorney asked "who do she want as POA?" and mom answered, "my son the banker and my daughter the financial planner." So, the ...

Parents of college students or of any child who has turned 18 years old should encourage their adult child to execute a durable power of attorney, health care proxy and HIPAA Authorization. The Health ...