Power of Attorney (POA): Meaning, Types, and How and Why to Set One Up

A power of attorney (POA) is legal authorization for a designated person to make decisions about another person's property, ...
Kiplinger

Which Type of Power of Attorney Is Right for You?

In its most basic form, a power of attorney, or POA, is a legal document that gives another person the authority to make decisions on your behalf should you become unable to do so. This individual, ...
Kiplinger

Five Reasons Not to Give Your Child Power of Attorney

Appointing someone to act on your behalf under a power of attorney (POA) is one of the most important decisions you'll make in your estate planning process. The POA grants significant authority over ...
Healthline

What is the Medical Power of Attorney Legal Age?

In most U.S. states, the legal age for a medical power of attorney (MPA) is 18 years old. This means that the individual appointing a proxy and the proxy themselves must be of legal age. An MPA is a ...
JD Supra

Why Having a Special Needs Child Sign a Power of Attorney Is Not a Good Idea

In a previous blog, I discussed the process of a parent obtaining a guardianship for their special needs child. This blog discusses why it is not a good idea to try to shortcut this process and to ...