What Most People Don’t Know About Durable Powers of Attorney

What Most People Don’t Know About Durable Powers of Attorney

Takeaways A durable power of attorney is a legal document that allows a trusted individual to make financial or health care decisions on your behalf even if you become unable to handle your own affairs. This document provides long-term safeguards, ensuring your affairs are managed without court intervention. Though you are likely in good health … Read more

What Is a Power of Attorney?

What Is a Power of Attorney?

A power of attorney allows you to appoint an attorney-in-fact or agent, which can be an individual or an institution. Your agent acts in your place for financial or medical purposes if you ever become incapacitated or can’t act on your own behalf. The power of attorney (POA) document specifies what powers the agent has, which may include the power … Read more

Hamburg, Elder Law Attorney, Russell Farbiarz

Hamburg, Elder Law Attorney, Russell Farbiarz

Russell E. Farbiarz joined the firm in October 2009, and is currently the firm’s Managing Partner. Mr. Farbiarz’s practice includes all areas of the law with concentrations in estate planning, estate administration, domestic relations, real estate, corporate law and criminal defense/DUI. Atty. Farbiarz is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, the Supreme … Read more