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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

More than 7 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease, according to a 2025 report from the Alzheimer’s Association. The ...

Having a financial plan in place during your lifetime is an important step in achieving peace of mind. But what would happen to your finances if you were to die suddenly, or if you were no longer able ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mother’s Day is a time for celebration, reflection and maybe a moment to talk about the hard stuff. As our parents age, many of us ...