A power of attorney (POA) is a legal document that allows a person ("agent") to make legal, financial or medical decisions for someone else (the “principal”).

For more information and to download your state’s document, click here. Financial power of attorney. This document allows someone you appoint to act on your behalf when it comes to money matters.

Once the LPA is submitted, the Government says it takes eight to 10 weeks to register. The power will take effect as soon as the LPA is registered, so the attorney will be able to start making ...

A power of attorney can be a powerful document, yet it is often the last thing people think about in their estate planning. Do not take this decision lightly, and make sure you have all of the ...

Originally published on Jan. 22, 2024. When Dr. Mary Jarratt's brother, Billy Jarratt, asked in 2018 if he could designate her as power of attorney in the event something should happen to him, she ...

One legal instrument that frequently garners attention is the Power of Attorney (PoA) in demat accounts. This article seeks to demystify the intricacies of PoA. Let's take a look.

When your client loses mental capacity, who is authorized to give you instructions? And how can you be certain those instructions are from the proper delegate? An enduring power of attorney (EPoA) can ...