Powers of Attorney & Incapacity
Planning for incapacity, not just death: durable vs. springing powers of attorney, getting POA for an aging parent, revoking a POA, and guardianship and conservatorship. These tools are governed by state law.
All Powers of Attorney & Incapacity guides
- Guardianship and Conservatorship: When an Adult Can't Manage Their Affairs
When a living adult can no longer manage their own affairs, courts can appoint a guardian or conservator — separate from probate and a POA.
- What Is a Power of Attorney and When Does It End?
A power of attorney lets someone act on your behalf while you are alive — and ends the moment you die. Here is how it works and when it matters most.
- How to Revoke a Power of Attorney
How to revoke a power of attorney: notify your agent and third parties, handle real estate, and act fast if an agent is misusing their authority.
- Durable vs. Springing Power of Attorney
Learn the key difference between durable and springing powers of attorney, when each type makes sense, and what state law requires.
- How to Get Power of Attorney for an Aging Parent
Learn how to set up power of attorney for an aging parent, why timing matters, what happens if capacity is already gone, and how state law governs the process.