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, ...

If you’re not able to manage the purchase or sale of a property in person—or prefer to outsource this complicated task to someone else—you might draw up a power of attorney agreement. A power of ...

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?

In its most basic form, a power of attorney, or POA, is a legal document that gives another person the authority to make decisions on your behalf should you become unable to do so. This individual, ...

Dear Mr. Premack: My father is agent in the durable power of attorney for my aunt who is now incapacitated with severe Alzheimer’s. He is putting his affairs in order and wants to transfer his rights ...

With nearly a decade covering personal finance, Rebecca Safier simplifies loans and other complex financial topics to help people manage their money with confidence. Her work has been featured in ...