Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Matthew F. Erskine is a trusts and estates attorney. Debt burden, financial obligation or loan payment, heavy load of money ...

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.

Q: If someone has a power of attorney, do they also need a will? Can’t they just use the power of attorney to transfer the property after death? A: A Power of Attorney (POA) and a will are two very ...

A healthcare power of attorney (healthcare proxy) is a legal document that allows a person to make healthcare decisions for someone else. A healthcare power of attorney allows someone to appoint a ...

'Even if someone has millions of dollars in retirement, that won't keep them from being trapped in the hospital' "My own stepmother handled her mother's retirement correctly." (Photo subject is a ...

When life takes an unexpected turn, having the right legal documents in place can make all the difference for you and your ...

The Kerala High Court recently dismissed a writ petition instituted by a wife on behalf of her husband whose property was ...