Power of attorney documents give one or more people the right to act as your agent when you're unavailable, incapacitated, or otherwise indisposed. Beyond more general types of POAs, specialized ...

We all make important decisions and engage in regular financial transactions without giving a second thought about our capacity to do so. But what if you suddenly lost the ability? What would happen?

A healthcare power of attorney (healthcare proxy) is a legal document that allows a person to make healthcare decisions for someone else. A healthcare power of attorney allows someone to appoint a ...

It's important to talk to the person you designate as agent in your durable power of attorney, as they will be entrusted to handle your financial affairs. AlexanderFord / Getty Images Always finish ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Darren Case is an Arizona attorney covering tax and estate planning. Planning for the future is always a crucial aspect of ...

One statute in particular – Estates Code Section 751.251 – gives a lot of people the right to file suit about your durable power of attorney. lakshmiprasad S / Getty Images/iStockphoto A big document ...