The key distinction between general and durable powers of attorney centers on what happens if you become mentally incapacitated. A general power of attorney automatically terminates the moment you ...

DEAR JONATHAN: I am elderly, not married and have no children. Becoming increasingly aware of my own mortality, I have decided to engage in estate planning for the first time in my life. Interestingly ...

The first step to setting up power of attorney is deciding who should receive that designation and the responsibility that comes with it. The individual chosen as your power of attorney should be ...

Imagine you suddenly become incapacitated because of illness, injury or old age. Or, maybe you don't feel as sharp as you used to. Who would make decisions about your health care, finances and overall ...

A will only works after you die. Two powers of attorney cover the stroke or accident that leaves you alive but unable to act. Find out how to set both up.