A document authorizing someone to act on your behalf if you cannot.
A power of attorney lets you appoint someone to make financial or medical decisions for you if you become incapacitated. A durable financial POA covers money matters; a health care POA covers medical choices. Having these in place avoids a court having to appoint someone during a crisis.
A durable power of attorney lets a trusted person pay your bills if you are hospitalized.
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