The Florida Durable Power of Attorney was the subject of last week's column. I responded to a writer asking whether her document, executed in 2011, was still valid. This week, I provide additional ...

Question: I have a durable power of attorney for my aunt, who is 95. The document specifically mentions all types of trust accounts. Yet when I took it to her bank, they refused to list me as an ...

A durable power of attorney is a critical component of your estate plan because it can significantly impact you at a difficult time in your life.

A power of attorney is a legal document you create that gives someone else legal authority to act on your behalf. Depending on the type of POA, you could give someone limited power or general ...

Adult children often call attorneys asking that the attorney prepare Durable Power of Attorneys for parents. This question inevitably leads to further conversation.

It may also appoint a Health Care Proxy or Durable Power of Attorney for healthcare, who is responsible for making decisions on your behalf, if you are unable to do so.

A power of attorney (POA) is legal authorization for a designated person to make decisions about another person's property, finances, or medical care.