Power of attorney in Ohio is substantially similar to most other jurisdictions. This means that there are two types of power of attorney you can assign in Ohio: statutory (otherwise known as financial ...

A healthcare power of attorney (healthcare proxy) is a legal document that allows a person to make healthcare decisions for someone else. A healthcare power of attorney allows someone to appoint a ...

A lasting power of attorney can be used to appoint a loved one to help with important financial and medical decisions. We explain when you should consider getting support. Record numbers of ...

Editor’s note: This is the third article in a monthly step-by-step guide for getting your financial house in order. Yes, it’s a daunting process, but we’re breaking it down into manageable steps that ...

In most U.S. states, the legal age for a medical power of attorney (MPA) is 18 years old. This means that the individual appointing a proxy and the proxy themselves must be of legal age. An MPA is a ...

Contrary to popular belief, effective planning for solo aging extends far beyond legal paperwork and financial power of attorney arrangements. A solo ager is an older adult without the support of ...

Life often presents situations where one must grant another person authority to act on their behalf. These scenarios may include physical incapacity due to illness, extended travel abroad, or ...