Key Takeaways: A durable power of attorney document allows a trusted person to manage your financial and legal affairs if you are unable to. Without it, family members will likely have a hard [...]

Question: I’m wondering, if someone had named agents under a health care proxy and power of attorney while they had capacity, is there any benefit to also petitioning for guardianship or [...]

Question: What are the legal documents essential for any older adult that covers long-term care and end-of-life wishes? Response: Everyone should have a will, durable power of attorney, health [...]

Question: I had a trust drawn up in California with my wife. I am now widowed, sold the home in California and bought a condo in Florida, which title is in the name of the trust. I do not have [...]

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: 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’m planning to appoint an estate lawyer as my durable power of attorney for finances, since I don’t have a relative or friend who could fill the position. I’d like [...]