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 ...

A power of attorney (POA) is a powerful thing. A financial power of attorney document allows an appointed person to make financial, legal and property decisions on another individual’s behalf. A ...

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 ...

A healthcare power of attorney or healthcare proxy empowers someone to speak with and make decisions about another person’s medical condition, care, and treatment. A healthcare power of attorney, ...

When people ask me what they can do to make things easier for their loved ones if something happens to them, the first question I ask is if they have power of attorney documents in place. A good ...

Establishing a lasting power of attorney (LPA) can feel overwhelming, yet it is a crucial legal document for safeguarding your future. This vital provision ensures your wishes are respected if you ...

A financial power of attorney can be a powerful tool in your estate planning tool belt. But if you don't take careful consideration when creating this document, you could face serious consequences.

Q. In a recent column, you discussed having to go to court to change one's name, but you did not mention a woman changing her name when she gets married. Does she need to go through the same legal ...

A. We’re glad you asked. A power of attorney is an important document that you want to get right. NJSA 46:2B-8.9 provides that a power of attorney must be in writing, duly signed and acknowledged, and ...

A healthcare power of attorney (healthcare proxy) is a legal document that allows a person to make healthcare decisions for someone else. A healthcare power of attorney allows someone to appoint a ...