In a study released recently by an independent public charity in Manhattan, Fidelity Charitable, it was revealed that only 66% named an individual duly authorized to act as a power of attorney among ...

Why is the Financial Power of Attorney so important?

A senior father and his young son looking at information using a laptop at home. Power of attorney documents give one or more people the right to act as your agent when you’re unavailable, ...

For real estate power of attorney, the upfront cost and effort pale in comparison to the financial and legal headaches you'll ...

An elderly couple signing documents with a legal professional. A power of attorney (POA) is an important element of planning for your elderly parents’ future. It allows another person to take action ...

A healthcare power of attorney (healthcare proxy) is a legal document that allows a person to make healthcare decisions for someone else. A healthcare power of attorney allows someone to appoint a ...

Power of attorney documents give one or more people the right to act as your agent when you're unavailable, incapacitated, or otherwise indisposed. Beyond more general types of POAs, specialized ...