Why Is Power of Attorney So Important for Estate Planning?
Estate planning takes a lot of time, but another factor that needs to not be overlooked is having a power of attorney.
Estate planning takes a lot of time, but another factor that needs to not be overlooked is having a power of attorney.
Does a person need a Power of Attorney document if that person already has a Last Will and Testament (‘Will’)? It is a good question.
These agents take over your affairs in specific areas, if you become physically or mentally incapacitated.
Advice for adult children, so their parents in nursing homes and assisted living are safe from scammers.
As you know, a power of attorney (POA) allows another person, the Attorney-in-Fact (AIF), to conduct business on behalf of the principal. The POA authorizes the AIF to sign for and on behalf of the principal.
With a Power of Attorney, you designate which individuals are in control of your assets and who can take care of your affairs, if you are unable to do so.
An estate plan tells your heirs and the courts how to divide up your assets, but it also helps protect your loved ones from unnecessary hassle and expense–as well as potentially months, even years, tied up in the court system settling your estate.
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