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Does A Durable Power Of Attorney Need To Be Notarized?

To be effective in Texas, the following the durable power of attorney must be in writing signed by an adult name an agent or attorney in fact…

Is It Necessary to File A Durable Power of Attorney?

A durable power of attorney gives you the power to appoint a trusted family member or friend as an agent to manage your finances if you are…

Selecting An Agent For Your Power Of Attorney

If you were to become incapacitated, who would pay your utility bills, file your taxes or otherwise manage your financial affairs? If you have not legally named…

A Durable Power of Attorney Does Not Authorize An Agent to Settle An Estate (And Other Lessons)

A man (who I’ll call “Jack”), recently called me in a bit of a panic. His fiancé (“Jill”), with whom he had lived for many years in…

How Do I Revoke a Medical Power of Attorney in Texas?

In Texas, a Medical Power of Attorney can be revoked in the following ways: You can revoke a Medical Power of Attorney by notifying either the…

What is a Durable Power of Attorney?

A durable power of attorney is a written document that creates an agency relationship between a principal, the person granting authority, and an agent or attorney-in-fact, the…

Can I Select Someone Other Than My Spouse To Make Health Care Decisions for Me?

You are not required to name your spouse as your agent in your power of attorney.  You may choose another family member such as your children…

Choosing an Agent to Make Health Care Decisions

A medical power of attorney allows you to appoint a trusted relative or friend to make medical decisions for you if you are…