Her expertise is in personal finance and investing, and real estate. Peter Dazeley / Getty Images A medical power of attorney authorizes healthcare decisions to be made on your behalf by a ...

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 ...

A financial power of attorney can be a powerful tool in your estate planning tool belt. But if you don't take careful consideration when creating this document, you could face serious consequences.

In its most basic form, a power of attorney, or POA, is a legal document that gives another person the authority to make decisions on your behalf should you become unable to do so. This individual ...

Bob Carlson researches all facets of retirement finances. A power of attorney (POA) is essential to every estate plan. Under the POA an agent (or more than one agent) is appointed to act on the ...