Powers of Attorney

Without a Power of Attorney, your family may need court approval to manage your affairs during a crisis. Putting this document in place now gives someone you trust the authority to step in when it matters most.

What is a Living Will?

A Living Will, also known as a Texas Dreictive to Physicials and Family or Surrogates , is a document that allows you to express your wishes about when life-sustaining treatment should be administered or withheld

A Guide to Understanding the Texas Durable Power of Attorney and North Carolina Durable Power of Attorney

This article explains, in plain terms, what a Durable Power of Attorney (DPOA) is, when it begins, when it ends, and what it allows an agent to do. It also clarifies why a Durable Power

Who Makes Medical Decisions in Texas If There Is No Medical Power of Attorney?

If you become incapacitated in Texas and haven’t signed a Medical Power of Attorney, state law determines who can make medical decisions on your behalf. The law is rigid, and the person legally authorized to

Choosing the Right Healthcare Agent: Lessons from The Pitt

I recently started watching The Pitt, a new medical drama now streaming on Max. The second episode of the series had a storyline that illustrated the importance of choosing the right healthcare agent, and the

Who Makes Medical Decisions if there is no Health Care Power of Attorney in North Carolina?

If you become incapacitated and do not have a Health Care Power of Attorney, the North Carolina General Statutes determine who can make medical decisions on your behalf. The law follows a strict hierarchy, which

Can An Incapacitated Person Make or Revoke a Durable Power of Attorney?

Generally, you can amend your durable power of attorney by signing a new durable power of attorney. You also have the right to revoke or terminate your durable power of attorney. But is it possible

Is an Agent Named in a Durable Power of Attorney Legally Responsible for the Debts of a Principal?

An agent named in a durable power of attorney is generally not responsible for the debt of the principal unless they are a party to the debt or have acted outside the scope of their

What is a Texas Durable Power of Attorney?

A durable power of attorney is a written document that authorizes another person, known as an agent, to engage in specified business, financial and legal transactions on your behalf. It is called “durable” because it

To Spring or Not to Spring a Durable Power of Attorney

Every adult residing in Texas should have a Texas durable power of attorney. Below are answers to some commonly asked questions regarding durable powers of attorney: What is a Durable Power of Attorney? A durable

Can Agent Override Decisions of Person Granting Power of Attorney?

Con artists often target the elderly because isolation and declining cognitive ability makes them more vulnerable to fraud. Consumer Reports estimated that seniors and their families lose $3 billion to more than $30 billion to

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