Dear Liz: My husband has Parkinson’s disease and is showing early signs of dementia. I’ve been advised to get a financial power of attorney. If all of our accounts are joint, is this necessary? What will that do for me? Answer: A power of attorney gives you the authority to make decisions on your husband’s […]
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