Posts Categorized: POA

Health Care Proxy Needs Authorization

Feb 8, 2013 / By: Bradley B. Anderson, Estate Planning Attorney

Category: Estate Planning, Health Care Directives, POA

Planning for the future sometimes involves considering uncomfortable topics such as mental or physical incapacity.  To prepare for this eventuality you will need to select an individual who can handle your financial and medical affairs. ...

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The Dangers of Using a Fill in the Blank Power of Attorney

Jul 13, 2012 / By: Bradley B. Anderson, Estate Planning Attorney

Category: POA

Many people know what a power of attorney is and why one might be needed. Or at least they think they do. Because of this, some may think that downloading a simple fill in the blank...

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Estate Planning Tools — The Power of Attorney

May 9, 2012 / By: Bradley B. Anderson, Estate Planning Attorney

Category: POA

A power of attorney, or POA, can be a helpful estate planning tool if used properly.  Understanding what the purpose of a POA is, as well as the limitations, will be important for you and...

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Powers Of Attorney Provide Protection

Mar 25, 2011 / By: Gerald M. Dorn, Estate Planning Attorney

Category: Incapacity Planning, POA

Those who have begun to take the process of estate planning seriously will invariably find themselves considering the period of time that will precede the actual trigger event. When you engage the services of an...

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What Makes A Power of Attorney Durable?

Aug 13, 2010 / By: Bradley B. Anderson, Estate Planning Attorney

Category: Incapacity Planning, POA

A Power of Attorney is a document that allows you to give authority to someone you trust to act on your behalf. POAs are frequently seen in real estate dealings and brokerage accounts, but they...

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