A springing power of attorney takes effect (or "springs") after you have been incapacitated or are otherwise unable to act on your own behalf. Until then it has no effect, meaning that you can assign ...

Many people have signed at least one power of attorney in their life. A power of attorney, which names a trusted family member, friend or advisor as your “attorney-in-fact” to control your assets, is ...

Dear Mr. Premack: I went to your website for information on powers of attorney. I understand the difference between a durable power of attorney and a medical power of attorney. What I don't get is the ...

When it comes to a power of attorney document, you don't seem to need it – until you suddenly, desperately do. Designating a power of attorney is crucial to creating a strong financial plan, but you ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...