Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Matthew F. Erskine is a trusts and estates attorney. Along with a Will and a Trust, the most common documents used in estate ...

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 ...

(Aging Untold) — Most older Americans rank independence as a top priority, but many never complete the necessary paperwork that can help maintain it. Only 33% of people 55 and older have designated a ...

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 ...

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 ...

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Advice offered by Marc Hebert, president of The Harbor Group Inc.,a certified financial planner. If you have any questions about finance or if you'd like to suggest a future topic, email webstaff@wmur ...