If you’re named the agent under someone’s power of attorney, the person gave you permission to step into their shoes and act on their behalf. Meet with an estate planning attorney to discuss your responsibilities and options.
As an estate planning attorney, I am often asked by clients where their original estate planning documents should be kept. Estate planning documents can include your original will, power of attorney, trust, or advance health care directive.
With the current concern around contracting COVID-19, people have been telling us they want protection for their incapacity now, in the event something were to happen to them.