What Is The Role Of A Conservator or Guardian for An Adult?

We know the thought of creating an estate plan might make your head spin. But failing to do so can cause way more mind-numbing, stressful, and time-consuming efforts later.

Creating power of attorney (POA) documents as part of an estate plan assigns an individual the authority to make decisions in financial or medical matters for another person. But POAs must be created by a competent individual prior to any incapacitation.

When power of attorney documents do not exist, and an adult individual becomes…