Carl Carlson, founder and CEO of Carlson Financial, explains why having a power of attorney is important for you and your ...

Power of attorney documents give one or more people the right to act as your agent when you're unavailable, incapacitated, or otherwise indisposed. Beyond more general types of POAs, specialized ...

A limited power of attorney (LPOA) allows portfolio managers to execute investment strategies for clients without constant client involvement, ensuring efficient financial management.

Estate planning is often thought of as a way to pass your assets to the next generation at your death. However, another aspect of estate planning is designating someone to manage your financial ...

Q: If someone has a power of attorney, do they also need a will? Can’t they just use the power of attorney to transfer the property after death? A: A Power of Attorney (POA) and a will are two very ...

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 ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Matthew F. Erskine is a trusts and estates attorney. Debt burden, financial obligation or loan payment, heavy load of money ...

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 ...