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Two Documents. Two Very Different Jobs. People mix up living wills and health care powers of attorney constantly — and it’s an understandable mistake. Both documents deal with your medical care. Both only come into play when you can’t speak for yourself. And both are essential parts of a complete North Carolina estate plan. But […]

What Is a Power of Attorney? A financial power of attorney is a legal document that allows you (the “principal”) to appoint an agent or attorney-in-fact to handle the financial and legal matters you grant, such as bank accounts, real estate, and taxes. It does not authorize medical decisions; those belong in a separate health […]