How do I obtain power of attorney for financial purposes?
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How do I obtain power of attorney for financial purposes?
Asked on January 27, 2015 under Estate Planning, Nevada
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
Executing a durable power of attorney ensures that someone you trust (your "agent") will be able to manage financial tasks that can arise if you become incapacitated or are otherwise unavailalbe to handle them. As a general rule, a durable power of attorney for finances is the best way to take care of tasks like this.
To obtain a POA, you can download a form and fill it out; there are numerous websites that have them for sale. You can also have an attorney to draft one for you or, even if you fill a form out yourself, you can at least have a lawyer review it. They can make sure that it is a form that is acceptable in your state and that it has properly been filled out. Additionally, they can advise you as to your situation and whether or not a POA is the best document to suit your purposes (unfortunately you gave no specifics).
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