After nearly a decade and a half of war, service members and their spouses are likely familiar with general powers of attorney. The most common type of power of attorney is a durable, general power of ...

Durable and springing powers of attorney are related, but distinct, concepts. A durable power of attorney continues after you are incapacitated and ends after your death. A springing power of attorney ...

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 ...

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 ...

A power of attorney is a legal document that gives a person the authority to act on another's behalf. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

Power of attorney is a legal document that grants an agent authority to make decisions on behalf of the principal. Different types and scopes exist, including durable, springing, health care, and ...

Marguerita is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP), and a Chartered Socially Responsible Investing ...

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 ...