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, ...
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 ...
River Journal Online

Is Your Power of Attorney Up To Par?

When it comes to estate planning (EP), the focus is often on the Last Will and Testament. Yet, one could easily argue the ...
Kiplinger

An Estate Planning Attorney's Guide to the Importance of POAs

Editor’s note: This is the third article in a monthly step-by-step guide for getting your financial house in order. Yes, it’s a daunting process, but we’re breaking it down into manageable steps that ...
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 ...
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As a nurse, I’ve seen people use their power of attorney to take advantage of their parents. It would chill you to the bone.

I read your column. You should recommend that people fill out power-of-attorney paperwork. As a nurse, I see the need for this all the time. Wealth does not protect you. Someone with just Social ...

Free events will help residents set financial power of attorney

Senior Resources & Benefits, LLC, is teaming up with MedicRx to host free events in November to help people set up a financial power of attorney and learn why it’s an important legal document. Each ...
The National Law Review

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

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Morningstar

As a nurse, I've seen people use their power of attorney to take advantage of their parents. It would chill you to the bone.

'Even if someone has millions of dollars in retirement, that won't keep them from being trapped in the hospital' "My own stepmother handled her mother's retirement correctly." (Photo subject is a ...