power of attorney

Susan Bruland, 57, from Banbury, was a family friend and became trusted as the couple's power of attorney, but she transferred money from their bank accounts for her own personal use.

Sarah has power of attorney for both her parents, including for their medical treatment.

Last week, the State Department reissued an “extreme danger” travel advisory for Venezuela, urging Americans to leave the country immediately or to “prepare a will and designate appropriate insurance beneficiaries and/or power of attorney.”

You’ll also need to create a medical power of attorney, which is where you name the person you want to speak for you if you become incapacitated.

Discussion topics bounce around at the meetings, from practical advice on wills and power of attorney to more emotional reflections on personal experiences.