What is a Power of Attorney?

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  Durable Financial Power of Attorney

  Discover what makes a financial power of attorney durable and how it helps with incapacity

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  Who Needs a Power of Attorney?

  Discover the situations when a power of attorney helps you and your family

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  When Does Power of Attorney End?

  How different powers of attorney work, their duration and their effectiveness

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  What Rights Does a Durable Power of Attorney Agent Have?

  Find out what your agent or attorney in fact can do under a power of attorney

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  What is a Power of Attorney Agent Certification Form?

  Understand the significance of a Power of Attorney Agent Certification Form, detailing its role in verifying the authority and responsibilities of appointed agents

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  What Is a Durable Power of Attorney?

  If you’re incapacitated, a durable power of attorney can benefit you

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  Ten Things to Know About Powers of Attorney

  Important things to know about power of attorney documents

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  Last Will and Testament vs. Power of Attorney

  Learn how power of attorneys and wills do not replace each other

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  What Is a Health Care Power of Attorney?

  How to name someone to handle medical decisions when you cannot

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  The Power of Attorney, Living Will, and Your Health Care

  Learn how different documents allow you to specify medical care and end-of-life wishes