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 ...

It's not pleasant to think about, but someday you may be unable to make decisions for yourself. Designating a power of attorney will protect your interests. A durable power of attorney gives someone ...

When you need someone to make legally binding decisions on your behalf, you grant them that authority with a power of attorney form. There are many titles for the person who exercises this authority ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

How this can legally impact your finances, property, or medical care Adam Hayes, Ph.D., CFA, is a financial writer with 15+ years Wall Street experience as a derivatives trader. Besides his extensive ...

WSVN — When a family member gets older, sometimes they need help and give a relative the power of attorney to control their finances. That’s great, until the relative is blocked by a bank. Can they do ...