What is a durable power of attorney? A power of attorney (POA) is a legal document authorizing an individual to handle specific matters, such as health and financial decisions, on the behalf of ...

In December, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a series of amendments that made significant changes to the requirements for statutory powers of attorney in the state of New York. The changes, as discussed by C ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bob Carlson researches all facets of retirement finances. A power of attorney (POA) is essential to every estate plan. Under the ...

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 ...

On January 1, 2017, the South Carolina Uniform Power of Attorney Act (the “Act”, codified as S.C. Code Ann. 62-8-101 through 62-8-403) replaced the South Carolina Code’s former power of attorney ...

It's not pleasant to think about, but someday you may be unable to make decisions for yourself. Designating a power of attorney will protect your interests. A durable power of attorney gives someone ...

There is a big need for advisers to have a better understanding of powers of attorney, according to Tish Hanifan, founder of ...

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 ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. As a business person, you may have seen the term “durable power of attorney” in several situations. Power of attorney is a strange term ...

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