Estate planning
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A plain-language guide to powers of attorney
What a power of attorney does, who to appoint and why the document should be reviewed after big life changes.
By
Marguerite Osei
A power of attorney lets someone you trust act for you if you cannot. It is one of the simplest documents to put in place and one of the hardest to arrange once it is needed.
Choosing who to appoint
Choose someone who is organised, willing and likely to be available. Consider a backup, and tell the person what you would want.
Keep it current
Review the document after a marriage, a move, a new business or a change in health.
General information only, not legal advice. Reading this article does not create an attorney-client relationship.
