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Don’t DIY your POAs: Why the Internet Isn’t Your Lawyer
Ah, yes, the siren song of the DIY legal form—convenient, cheap, and so easy that even your dog could fill it out. But let me stop you right there.
An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure
Once again, I’m going to revisit the topic of powers of attorney – both health care and finance. Not because the topic is sexy or otherwise eye-catching but because they are so important, and I cannot overstate that. But, with a lot in life, timing is important.
The Power of a Power of Attorney – Don’t wait until it’s too late
A power of attorney gives one or more persons – known as Agents – the power to act on your behalf. The power may be limited to a particular activity, such as standing in for you to sign a contract, or be general in its application. And the power may give temporary or permanent authority to act on your behalf.
The Power of Love and the Power of Attorney
When one loses the capacity to make legal decisions for themselves – as a result of dementia, for example, they should have the appropriate document that will help them through such times.
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