Your father can sign his power of attorney and any other legal documents as best he can by making a “mark.” This can even be an “X.” Then the witnesses or notary public should indicate that your ...

Lawyer, Gary Rycroft was on the show talking about lasting power of attorney. Gary previously discussed lasting power of attorney and common mistakes people make on their applications on the 6th March ...

When people think of estate planning and planning for when “something happens,” many people think of wills. Therefore having ...

In its most basic form, a power of attorney, or POA, is a legal document that gives another person the authority to make decisions on your behalf should you become unable to do so. This individual, ...

DEAR JEFF: Can a person sign a transfer on death deed through a power of attorney? Signed, “Trying To Help” Dear “Trying to Help”: No, a person acting under a power of attorney cannot sign a transfer ...

With nearly a decade covering personal finance, Rebecca Safier simplifies loans and other complex financial topics to help people manage their money with confidence. Her work has been featured in ...

The moment a person turns the age of 18, they are suddenly considered (in most states) an adult in the eyes of the law. Many parents don’t realize this, and many teenagers don’t fully understand the ...

The Tennessee Supreme Court today rejected a Memphis nursing home’s argument that the trial court could not consider whether a resident with Down syndrome was competent to authorize his brother to act ...