Category Archives: Power of Attorney Forms

Learning the different types of Powers of Attorney: The Springing Power of Attorney

By: Heather Chubb, Estates Lawyer in Sacramento
A springing power of attorney is a durable power of attorney whose powers “spring” into effect only after a predetermined event, such as incapacity or disability.
This tends to be an attractive alternative for people who do not feel comfortable with a durable power of attorney that takes effect immediately [...]

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Estates Attorney in Gold River Answers, “What is a Non-Durable Power of Attorney”

Trusts, estates, living wills, durable or non-durable power of attorney – all of these terms can seem like a foreign language, especially if you are young and death seems far away.
But if you are married, have assets (ie you own a home), have children or have all three, it is imperative that [...]

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Gold River Wills and Estates Lawyer Answers, “Are There Different Types of Power of Attorney Forms?”

Question:  I’ve heard the term power of attorney, but I’m not sure what that is.  Are there different types
Answer: A power of attorney is a legal document that allows one person to give another person legal authority to do certain things.  Most often a power of attorney is associated with managing financial actions, such as [...]

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