Many states, including North Carolina, allow people to execute certain legal documents called Powers Attorney. In a Power of Attorney, a person, called the Principal, can appoint other trusted ...

We all make important decisions and engage in regular financial transactions without giving a second thought about our capacity to do so. But what if you suddenly lost the ability? What would happen?

If your aging parent isn’t firing on all cylinders, find out fast who is managing the money. It becomes all too easy for crooks to pick the pockets of people who aren’t thinking clearly any more.

Advice offered by Marc Hebert, president of The Harbor Group Inc.,a certified financial planner. If you have any questions about finance or if you'd like to suggest a future topic, email webstaff@wmur ...

If you are incapacitated in a serious accident or as the result of a medical emergency, will your wishes regarding important health care and financial decisions be honored? They will be if you have ...

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 ...