What is a Power of Attorney: It’s a legal document you sign and appoint a person, called your agent, to handle legal, tax and financial matters for you if you cannot do so. Why Every Adult Needs a ...

Millions of students will soon be going to college campuses across the nation. Some will inevitably run into sticky situations, both expected and unexpected, while they're away from home. So, now's ...

Dear Savvy Senior: What kinds of legal documents do I need to help my family take care of me in my elder years? I would like to get my affairs in order but could use some help. — Approaching 80 Dear ...

Editor's note: this post has been updated to conform to our editorial policies. Summer is winding down and kids of all ages are heading back to school. Parents with children of any age are often given ...

A family emergency involving a loved one, including a serious illness, can happen without warning. Lining up these legal documents in advance — and keeping them in a safe but accessible place — will ...

You lose some of your parental rights once your offspring turn 18, but they can obtain legal documents that will allow you to intercede on their behalf, particularly when they go away to college.

Law professor Joe Fore is researching the opinion formatting styles in each of the U.S. appeals courts. Certain formatting makes a document easier to read and understand, Fore said. Lack of uniformity ...

It's always best for entrepreneurs to consult with an attorney when they need binding contracts or other legal documents. However, once you have legal documents that are valid in your municipality or ...