Durable Power of Attorney

What is a Durable Power of Attorney?

April 5, 2010

A durable power of attorney is a written document that creates an agency relationship between a principal, the person granting authority, and an agent or attorney-in-fact, the person to whom authority is granted. By signing a durable power of attorney, the principal authorizes another person to engage in specified business, financial and legal transactions on [...]

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The Five Basic Estate Planning Documents
Every Adult in Texas Needs

November 2, 2009

When people think about estate planning, they generally think only about a will. Although a will is an important part of an estate plan, it only takes effect after you die. Other documents are needed to carry out your wishes and manage your assets in the event you are temporarily or permanently disabled. The following [...]

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