Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Darren Case is an Arizona attorney covering tax and estate planning. Planning for the future is always a crucial aspect of ...

Hard choices wait around every corner as you age, but some of the most difficult ones are about your own care. Without a plan in place, you might not be able to convey your wishes to those around you, ...

California allows different kinds of powers of attorney. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate us when you take certain actions on our ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Matthew F. Erskine is a trusts and estates attorney. Along with a Will and a Trust, the most common documents used in estate ...

There’s nothing easy about “legalese.” Specialized terminology in the legal field is notoriously difficult for the average person to understand, but so important that learning those that will impact ...

Every farmer should have these five signed and notarized documents: will, advance health care directives, durable power of attorney to make health care decisions, durable power of attorney to make ...

Next of kin and power of attorney (POA) serve different roles in managing someone’s affairs. A POA gives legal authority to an appointed agent to make financial or healthcare decisions. Next of kin, ...

Third parties, whether individuals or entities, are often presented with a principal’s POA and asked to enter into a transaction with a person who purports to be the principal’s agent under that POA.

Texas allows medical and financial powers of attorney. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate us when you take certain actions on our ...