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power of attorney (POA)

Document naming someone to act for you in finances.

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Definición

In senior care, Power of attorney (POA) refers to document naming someone to act for you in finances.

These tools affect who can make medical and financial decisions, how assets are protected, and how care is paid for over many years.

Documents must be executed correctly under state law. For high-stakes decisions — especially when capacity is in question — consult an elder law or estate planning attorney licensed in California.

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