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 [...]

Question: My neighbor’s wife has been in a nursing home for about 10 years. He is wanting to sell his house and move out of state to be with his kids (yes, I’m considering buying it). [...]

Question: I have a POA that was drawn up by my brother’s attorney last month. I am trying to get access to his bank account at a credit union. The credit union has denied me any access [...]

Question: Should your trustees on your revocable trust be the same people as those named on your durable power of attorney? Do you recommend bank trust departments for powers of attorney? [...]

Question: My durable power of attorney contains the phrase: “It shall not be deemed to be self-dealing on the part of my attorney-in-fact herein to make gifts, transfers or dispositions to [...]