If you have a good deal of money or assets it is probably a good idea that when you are planning your estate that you also consider setting up a financial power of attorney. What this is, is a document that will give another person the legal power or right to handle all of your financial affairs. To do this you don’t even have to go to court. You just need to be of sound mind when you set up this type of an arrangement.
You being the principal in this document will then choose someone called the agent who will handle your affairs should there come a time in which for whatever reason, you can’t. They can also be asked to handle your affairs if you are going to be gone and won’t be able to take care of your affairs while you are away. Continue reading ‘Personal Finance Tips – How to Set Up a Financial Power of Attorney To Help Handle Your Affairs’ »