A power of attorney (POA) is a powerful legal tool. It lets someone act for you if you can’t make decisions yourself. But this simple document can cause big problems. Families have gone to court over how a POA was used. If you’re thinking about setting up a power of attorney, or if you’re named in one, you need to know what can go wrong. Here’s why the wrong move with a POA can spark a family lawsuit—and what you can do to avoid it.
