Legal Section

Power of Attorney - A power of attorney is a document that evidences the creation of a relationship between two people who are designated as the "principal" and the "agent". The principal designates the agent in the document, and the agent is authorized to act on the principal's behalf--to stand in the shoes of the principal--for whatever business the power of attorney permits. A power of attorney can be general, so that the agent can conduct any sort of business on behalf of the principal, or it may be specific, limited to the transactions expressly provided for in the document. Third parties may treat the agent as if he or she is the principal in any transactions which the agent is authorized to conduct. Powers of attorney are commonly used in all sorts of business activities, and are very frequently executed on behalf of individuals.

Probate Conservator - Probate Conservatorship is when a judge appoints someone to decide where you live or what to do with your property. Someone who has legal authority to decide where you live is called a “conservator of the person.” Someone who has legal authority to decide what to do with your property is called a “conservator of the estate.”

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