What is a Power of Attorney: It’s a legal document you sign and appoint a person, called your agent, to handle legal, tax and financial matters for you if you cannot do so. Why Every Adult Needs a ...

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 ...

A healthcare power of attorney or healthcare proxy empowers someone to speak with and make decisions about another person’s medical condition, care, and treatment. A healthcare power of attorney, ...

One of the main tenets of Western Civilization is the idea of individuality, and from that individuality, the idea of privacy and protected information. However, when another person’s assistance becom ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bob Carlson researches all facets of retirement finances. Your estate plan needs an up-to-date power of attorney (POA), but it ...

Some financial institutions have begun imposing their own internal form of “verification” requirement with respect to powers of attorney.

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 ...