Updated on May 10th, 2023A North Carolina durable power of attorney is a document used to appoint an attorney-in-fact to make financial decisions, personal or business-related, for a principal (individual who executed the form). This type of power of attorney is used frequently as the arrangement continues even if the principal becomes incapacitated. Having a durable POA in place gives the principal some peace of…
Updated on May 5th, 2023A Massachusetts real estate power of attorney enables an individual to appoint a representative to act on their behalf and handle decisions relating to real estate transactions. The person receiving the decision-making capabilities (the “agent”) will have approval from the property owner (the “principal”) to execute any task deemed permissible in the power of attorney. While the agent’s responsibilities will vary,…
Updated on May 10th, 2023A South Dakota medical power of attorney permits an individual to select an agent who will decide all aspects of their healthcare when they cannot speak for themselves. There are a few restrictions as to the choice for the agent; whoever is chosen should live, or at least be available, in a location that is close to the individual, and the…
Updated on May 5th, 2023A Massachusetts durable power of attorney form is used to appoint an attorney-in-fact to have the full power and rights to handle any type of monetary-related action or decision on the principal’s behalf. This arrangement is not affected by any subsequent disability or incapacity of the principal. By executing a durable power of attorney, the principal can ensure that their affairs…
Updated on May 4th, 2023A Hawaii medical power of attorney form consists of two documents: the living will and the durable power of attorney for healthcare. Through the living will, a resident can prescribe not only what type of life-extending healthcare procedures they’d like to receive, but also under which circumstances they’d reject or accept them. With the durable power of attorney for the healthcare…
