The concept of giving another person total agency over your finances could be unsettling. Who wants to hand over the reins to someone else? What business is it of theirs to know about your money? Why ...

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, ...

Life often presents situations where one must grant another person authority to act on their behalf. These scenarios may ...

In the state of Georgia, a financial power of attorney is a legal document that grants a trusted individual the authority to manage your financial affairs when you are unable to do so yourself. A ...

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?

Elder law attorney Kerry Peck joins John Williams to answer all your questions about elder law, trusts, wills, and elder abuse.

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 ...

In WTOP’s series “Parenting Your Parents,” reporter Sandra Jones delves into a difficult task many adults will eventually face — taking care of their parents. Here in Part 1, Jones opened up about how ...

An online tool to apply for Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is still not available despite being announced over a year ago – and the Government has confirmed that it doesn't have a launch date. This ...

A milestone for any parent occurs when their child turns 18. At this time of year, the 18-year-old may be anxiously awaiting a college admissions decision or otherwise deciding what the child's next ...

A financial power of attorney can be a valuable tool to help protect your finances and empower you to make important financial decisions for a loved one who can’t make decisions for themselves. It’s ...