Estate Planning
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Agent / Attorney-in-Fact
Last Updated: August 8, 2026What it is: the person granted authority — by power of attorney — to perform certain acts in your name and on your behalf if you are unable or unwilling (or simply choose not) to act for yourself. The title: “attorney-in-fact” does not need be a lawyer. It is the person you trust to step...
Adult Guardianship
Last Updated: August 8, 2026What it is: a legal process where a court appoints a person to make decisions for an adult who is unable to manage personal, medical, or financial affairs due to: Adult guardianship is a matter of respect and dignity: the court looks for the type and scope of a guardianship and usually uses the least...