A medical power of attorney is a legal assignment that gives someone the authority to make medical decisions on your behalf if you are incapacitated. By definition, you must make this a durable power ...

Power of attorney in Ohio is substantially similar to most other jurisdictions. This means that there are two types of power of attorney you can assign in Ohio: statutory (otherwise known as financial ...

Attorney and Partner of Johnson McGinnis Elder Care Law Barbara McGinnis reveals what are the documents you need to make sure ...

If someone has signed a health care proxy and durable power of attorney while they have capacity, is there any benefit to also petitioning for guardianship or conservatorship later on if that ...

A healthcare power of attorney or healthcare proxy empowers someone to speak with and make decisions about another person’s medical condition, care, and treatment. A healthcare power of attorney, ...

Dear Mr. Premack: My father has been organized and proactive. He properly probated my mother's Will when she died so that he is recognized as full owner of all of their assets. He spoke with his ...

In Pennsylvania, planning for incapacity has long centered on the General Durable Power of Attorney. Properly drafted, a ...

“You should also keep good records for every action you take and decision that you make as my agent. That means keeping ...

With my mom, when she went to see the attorney to prepare legal docs, the attorney asked "who do she want as POA?" and mom answered, "my son the banker and my daughter the financial planner." So, the ...