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What Is A Financial Power Of Attorney And What Does It Do?

What Is A Financial Power Of Attorney And What Does It Do?


A durable power of attorney allows you to authorize someone you trust to manage your financial affairs in the event you become incapacitated (or perhaps even just unavailable). Learn more about what goes into choosing someone to fill this role and how this document fits in your larger estate and financial plan. 

Cheri Dorsey is the co-founder and owner of Sessa & Dorsey, LLC, an estates and trusts boutique law firm practice.

Beacon Hill Private Wealth is an independent, fee-only, fiduciary investment advisor providing evidence-based wealth planning solutions that simplify our clients' financial lives. Founder Tom Geoghegan, CFP®, MBA is also a member of the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA).   

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