Powers of Attorney

FAQs: Durable Power of Attorney: Part 2

by Lori Deschene

Welcome back to my two-part series on durable power of attorney FAQs. There’s a lot more to cover, so let’s jump right in: 1. What does a durable power of attorney (POA) do? You can assign your durable power of attorney to do as much or as little as you choose. People generally give extensive power over their finances and expect their agent to keep accurate records and keep their own affairs separate, to avoid conflicts of interest. Some commonly...Read the rest of this article »