Question: This question is about an issue that seems to be rarely discussed. In my state, one of the standard powers of an agent under a durable power of attorney is to “resign any fiduciary [...]

Question: I have no immediate family nor close friends. I do have some distant cousins and a biological son who was adopted at birth. I’m having a hard time knowing how to start planning [...]

Question: Several years ago I was in a very bad place mentally. My son sought guardianship over me which was granted by the court. He also has POA over my health and finances. My son is not [...]

Question: This question is about an issue regarding powers of attorney (POAs) that seems to be rarely discussed. About 40 states (including my state) have adopted a version of the Uniform POA [...]

Question: Does a durable power of attorney have to provide accountings and other financial information to the heirs of the person for whom they are acting, while the person is still alive? [...]

Question: I’m nervous appointing someone on my durable power of attorney since I understand it gives them complete power over my finances and legal matters. What can I do to make sure my [...]

Question: My mother is 88 and had a will drawn up in 1991 when she lived in Oregon. The beneficiaries (my brother and I, 50/50 split) have not changed, and the designated representative (me) has [...]

Question: I am a American citizen and want to leave my house/money in bank/stock and life insurance benefits to a sibling in another country.  Who would I talk to get this process started? A [...]

Question: My son is incarcerated. He sent me a Durable Power of Attorney from the Texas prison system to take care of his affairs. He does not have a bank account. He has an IRS check and a [...]

Question: I have not taken compensation for 16 years as agent under power of attorney for my mother because i wanted to be sure she had enough money. If she is near passing away may i take some [...]