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 ...

A medical power of attorney is a legal assignment that gives someone the authority to make medical decisions on your behalf if you are incapacitated. By definition, you must make this a durable power ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

IImagine that tomorrow you suddenly become severely ill or incapacitated. Who would take care of your finances? How would they do it? If you don't have a durable power of attorney, others -- even your ...

Thorny issues could crop up when and if a patient is unable to speak for him or herself — a will is just the beginning.

A power of attorney (POA) is a legal document that allows you to appoint someone to make decisions on your behalf. Creating a power of attorney can help you manage your financial and personal affairs ...