On April 2, under Sen. Joe Bolkcom's leadership, the Iowa Senate enacted a uniform power of attorney providing a description of powers and responsibilities for people, granting this power to make ...

When your kids turn 18 years old, make sure they sign a power of attorney. Here's why you need one, especially if your kid's heading to college.

Power of attorney allows a third party, known as the attorney-in-fact or the agent, to make financial, legal and sometimes health decisions on someone's behalf.

Having a power of attorney ensures that you choose someone to act for you when you are unable to handle your affairs. Without one, the courts will decide.

You can also find power-of-attorney forms on do-it-yourself websites such as LegalZoom, Nolo and Rocket Lawyer. You’ll pay about $40 to create the forms online.

Many states have an official financial power of attorney form. Many banks and brokerage firms also have their own power of attorney forms. If your financial concerns include buying or selling real ...

The powers of attorney, however, automatically terminate at death. The power to act for another after death is either done through executing a valid last will and testament or, if no will exists ...

WSVN — When a family member gets older, sometimes they need help and give a relative the power of attorney to control their finances. That’s /power-of-attorney/">Read More</a> ...

The power-of-attorney and guardianship letters allow unauthorized immigrants to temporarily designate someone, preferably a U.S. resident or citizen, to care for their children and manage their ...