Dear Mr. Premack: I went to your website for information on powers of attorney. I understand the difference between a durable power of attorney and a medical power of attorney. What I don't get is the ...

There’s nothing easy about “legalese.” Specialized terminology in the legal field is notoriously difficult for the average person to understand, but so important that learning those that will impact ...

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, ...

Next of kin and power of attorney (POA) serve different roles in managing someone’s affairs. A POA gives legal authority to an appointed agent to make financial or healthcare decisions. Next of kin, ...

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 ...

It’s viewed as the most important estate planning instrument – even more so than a will. It’s the durable power of attorney (POA) for financial matters, according to Harry Margolis, author of "Get ...

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 ...

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 ...