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How does durable power of attorney work? What does a durable power of attorney do? What happens when you are named as a durable power of attorney agent for an elderly parent or loved one? Power of attorney expert witness Pamela D. Wilson shares her professional experience as a durable power of attorney (DPOA) agent with family caregivers and others appointed in this informative and educational video Family caregivers and others in this important role must understand their duties and responsibilities as fiduciaries supporting elderly loved ones as durable power of attorney agents. * What decision-making authority does a durable power of attorney (DPOA) agent for medical or financial matters possess? * Is a durable power of attorney lasting? * What if there is disagreement about the actions of a durable power of attorney? * What are two important components that all durable power of attorney documents should contain and consider? Learn how durable power of attorney works and why this is a consultative role where the agent has a fiduciary duty to follow and consider the wishes of the person appointing the agent, regardless of the agent's opinions or wishes. Plus, gain insights into how seemingly innocent actions by a durable power of attorney agent making medical or financial decisions can lead to lawsuits for fiduciary abuse, exploitation, negligence, or failure to meet duty-of-care and care standards. While state statutes governing durable power of attorney agent responsibilities share similarities, a well-drafted DPOA, prepared by elder law, estate planning, and probate attorneys, can grant or remove specific powers, offering greater flexibility. As a family member or friend acting in the role of durable power of attorney, it's important to understand what happens when you are named as a durable power of attorney, how durable power of attorney works and the decision-making authority granted to you. Learn more about Pamela D Wilson as a power of attorney expert witness on her website: https://pameladwilson.com/conservatorship-guardianship-expert-witness/ https://pameladwilson.com/expert-witness-caregiving-home-care-guardianship/ Access Pamela's free online programs about durable power of attorney and guardianship: https://pameladwilson.com/power-of-attorney-webinar-program/ https://pameladwilson.com/how-to-get-guardianship-of-a-parent-obtain-legal-guardianship-online-course-pamela-d-wilson/ For more family caregiver support and advice about health, healthcare, financial, legal, and family dynamics around elder care, visit Pamela's website at www.PamelaDWilson.com Schedule a 1:1 or family elder care consultation with Pamela D Wilson here: https://pameladwilson.com/elder-care-consultant-aging-parent-consultation-managing-senior-care-needs-meet-with-pamela-d-wilson/ Follow Pamela on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pameladwilsoncaregivingexpert/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pameladwilsoncaregiverexpert/ X: https://x.com/CaregivingSpeak