BY THOMAS J. SCRIBNER
(Please understand that the answers to these questions are general in nature and may not cover every individual situation.)
Wills and Trusts take care of your stuff after you die. But what about between now and then? What about when you are unable to make the decisions for yourself? This is where Powers of Attorney come in. They give a third party rights to act in your name in certain circumstances. There are two general areas where Powers of Attorney may be needed: