No power of attorney? Here’s what happens

By Stephanie Battista (March 10, 2023, 2:06 PM EST) -- A continuing power of attorney for property and a power of attorney for personal care are simple but powerful documents. In short, a power of attorney is a document in which the grantor appoints another person — the attorney — the power to act on the grantor’s behalf including in the event the grantor is incapable of doing so themselves (although an attorney for property can also act when the grantor is still capable if the grantor wishes). An attorney for property can step in and manage the grantor’s financial affairs, whereas an attorney for personal care can make personal care decisions on behalf of the grantor....