State of Your Estate

State of Your Estate


State of Your Estate ep 005

September 20, 2016

The Springing Power of Attorney ~ Protecting Yourself from PoA Abuse ~ Survival of a PoA After Death. 
The Springing Power of Attorney
A springing power of attorney is used to protect you from an agent who might take advantage of you when you are not actually disabled. We discuss what it is and how to use it.
Protecting Yourself from PoA Abuse
A common situation is the elderly person who’s agent is abusing the power of attorney trusted to them. Here are some other methods besides the springing power of attorney to protect yourself.
Does a Durable PoA Survive Death?
The power of attorney does not survive death, but the statute which terminates the power of attorney on death has other applications.