What is a Power of Attorney: It’s a legal document you sign and appoint a person, called your agent, to handle legal, tax and financial matters for you if you cannot do so. Why Every Adult Needs a ...

The concept of giving another person total agency over your finances could be unsettling. Who wants to hand over the reins to someone else? What business is it of theirs to know about your money? Why ...

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, but you ...

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 ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

Alexandra Twin has 15+ years of experience as an editor and writer, covering financial news for public and private companies. Marguerita is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Retirement ...