Durable and springing powers of attorney are related, but distinct, concepts. A durable power of attorney continues after you are incapacitated and ends after your death. A springing power of attorney ...

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?

(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 ...

A big document deserves big litigation. Your durable power of attorney is a big document. That is the paper you signed, as principal, naming someone to be your agent to handle financial matters on ...

If someone has signed a health care proxy and durable power of attorney while they have capacity, is there any benefit to also petitioning for guardianship or conservatorship later on if that ...

Advance directives are legal documents that outline your preferences regarding major medical decisions. The two main types are a living will and a durable power of attorney. An advance directive is ...

Dear Jonathan: Can you please explain what the difference is between a financial durable power of attorney and a health care durable power of attorney. A non-springing financial durable power of ...

It's important to talk to the person you designate as agent in your durable power of attorney, as they will be entrusted to handle your financial affairs. AlexanderFord / Getty Images Always finish ...