Power of Attorney Handbook 4th Edition

Explains financial and durable powers of attorney Discusses health care power of attorney Details child care power of attorney Clarifies all-in-one power of attorney Answers concerns regarding revoking or changing a power of attorney Addresses "Do Not Resuscitate" orders Includes specifics for choosing an agent Contains appropriate laws for all 50 states and the District of Columbia A power of attorney gives someone you know and trust the authority to represent you and act on your behalf. A properly written power of attorney will assure that financial, health care or child care decisions for you or your family are handled responsibly when you cannot be there personally. This [handbook], easy-to-use guide to preparing your own power of attorney documents so that you and your family are taken care of in a time of need ... This book explains in simple language: outlining the need for a power of attorney; writing general financial powers of attorney; dealing with real estate powers of attorney; understanding a durable powers of attorney ... canceling your power of attorney; finding laws for any of the 50 states and the District of Columbia; using forms for any of the 50 states and the District of Columbia; finding an attorney; working with an attorney.-Back cover Explains the concept of power of attorney, tells when it is useful, and shows how to write one's own power of attorney