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?

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

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, ...

A lasting power of attorney is a legal document that appoints someone – your ‘attorney’ – to make decisions on your behalf.

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 ...

Medical and financial powers of attorney protect retirees when they cannot speak for themselves. These documents ensure ...

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 ...