You can use a durable financial POA or a tax-specific POA to authorize someone to file your income tax return for you. You’ll need to fill out IRS Form 2848 to allow your agent to represent you ...

The durable POA must specifically provide that “this power of attorney shall not be affected by the disability of the principal.” Durable POAs can be general or limited.

All adults, especially an older adult like yourself, should have at least five legal documents to protect yourself and your ...

My dad has always been very secretive with their money, and my mom knows nothing about what they have or where they have it. I found a joint account in my and my father's names. Nobody knew about this ...

My 89-year-old mother keeps getting her two credit cards scammed. Then she gets new ones and it happens again. I had set both up with my phone for the cell contact and my email address, but it hasn't ...

A durable power of attorney (DPOA) is one of the most important tools in a caregiver’s toolbox. A DPOA is a legal document that nominates a person (called an “agent”) to help you with your finances if ...

A power of attorney form isn't something that will be used by heirs, but it is an important document for your loved ones to have should you become incapacitated because of an illness or accident.

College sports has officially entered its revenue-sharing era, putting away the concept of amateurism for good. Schools can ...

"This edition of the Healthcare Enforcement column discusses two judicial decisions from recent months relating to the ...