Category: Power of Attorney

A Step-by-Step Approach to Preparing Your Power of Attorney Document

A power of attorney, also referred to as an attorney-in-fact, is one of the most important tools in any estate plan. It gives someone you trust the authority to make financial matters or healthcare decisions on your behalf if you become unable to do so yourself. Without this document in place, families often face delays, […]

Published on September 4, 2025

What is a Durable Power of Attorney?

As you prepare to plan your estate, one of the top elements include assigning your Durable Power of Attorney. However, understanding the responsibilities of your Durable Power of Attorney (DPOA) is essential if you hope to protect yourself. With help from an experienced Missouri estate planning attorney at David S. Schleiffarth, LLC, you can get […]

Published on December 20, 2022

Should I select the same individual as my power of attorney and successor trustee?

Some of the responsibilities of your attorney-in-fact and successor trustee appear to overlap. Therefore, there can be benefits to appointing the same individual as both your attorney-in-fact and successor trustee. Your attorney-in-fact and successor trustee are both critical roles in your estate plan. Your attorney-in-fact has a wide range of financial and legal powers, as […]

Published on August 3, 2022

“Durable” vs. “Springing” Power of Attorney

Learn more about Power of Attorney declarations and the role they can play in your estate plan. You may have heard the terms “Durable” and “Springing” associated with a Power of Attorney. These terms distinguish the circumstances under which your representative (called your “attorney-in-fact”) has the authority to act on your behalf. With a “Durable” […]

Published on June 17, 2021

Who Should I Appoint as My Attorney-in-Fact in My Health Care Power of Attorney?

An overview of Health Care Power of Attorney and essential criteria for selecting your Health Care Attorney-in-Fact. Health Care Power of Attorney Overview A Health Care Power of Attorney is a crucial piece of any estate plan. In this document, you give someone the authority to act on your behalf in health care decisions if […]

Published on August 26, 2019