Harry Margolis, an expert in elder law, answers a reader's question regarding what to do when a person claiming to hold power of attorney refuses visitation at a full-time care facility.

A healthcare power of attorney or healthcare proxy empowers someone to speak with and make decisions about another person’s medical condition, care, and treatment. A healthcare power of attorney, ...

'Even if someone has millions of dollars in retirement, that won't keep them from being trapped in the hospital' "My own stepmother handled her mother's retirement correctly." (Photo subject is a ...

When life takes an unexpected turn, having the right legal documents in place can make all the difference for you and your ...

A healthcare power of attorney (healthcare proxy) is a legal document that allows a person to make healthcare decisions for someone else. A healthcare power of attorney allows someone to appoint a ...

I read your column. You should recommend that people fill out power-of-attorney paperwork. As a nurse, I see the need for this all the time. Wealth does not protect you. Someone with just Social ...