Powers of Attorney

A mental health power of attorney (POA) is a limited authorization appointing someone, typically a family member or other trusted individual, to make mental health treatment decisions if you become unable to do so. Unlike a general health care POA, which covers broad...

Have you thought about the consequences for you and your family if you were suddenly incapacitated due to an accident or illness? Powers of attorney act as safeguards in terms of your medical and financial needs. Making sure you have them will put your mind at ease....

Even the healthiest people in Pennsylvania and elsewhere may experience sudden accidents or life-threatening illnesses that affect their ability to speak for themselves. This may leave their loved ones grappling with difficult decisions that must be made about their...

Powers of Attorney are written by Principals to give authority to Agents to handle financial matters. When the Principal passes away, the Power of Attorney ends. Misunderstandings sometimes occur when a friend or relative is given authority to deal with financial...

Powers of Attorney are important documents that you should have your children over 18 prepare and sign before leaving for college, trade school or the military. Why should they have Powers of Attorney at 18?  So that, you, as their parents, would be able to handle...

As you may recall, Powers of Attorney in Pennsylvania were changed beginning on January 1, 2015.  I last wrote about some of the changes on October 26, 2014 and wanted to write about some of the provisions.  My prior post had talked about the change in the NOTICE that...

A great time for a discussion on Healthcare Powers of Attorney, Living Wills and end-of-life decisions is with everyone sitting around the table at Thanksgiving.  It may not seem that these topics are "fun" to discuss while your family is giving thanks for the...

Powers of Attorney may contain authority for the Agent to make gifts of the Principal's assets.  The type of authority to make gifts, whether it is limited or unlimited, or even if the Agent should have any such authority, should be discussed with a certified elder...

Beginning on January 1, 2015, there are changes in Pennsylvania Powers of Attorney.  What are Powers of Attorney?  A Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal document in which the Principal gives authority to the Agent to do activities for the Principal. The powers given...

Powers of Attorney are usually prepared as part of long term care planning.   Why?  It is important to name someone to handle your medical matters and financial affairs if you become incapacitated and are unable to make appropriate decisions.  The Principal, you, name...