How do you activate a parent’s Power of Attorney? As an Estate Planning and Probate Lawyer, I often help clients:

• Plan their affairs for times of incapacity and eventual death, often years in advance.
• Administer these plans when a loved one passes away.

A common question arises about the period in between these stages. This can be challenging for both the person in decline and their supporting family members.

If you’ve discussed Power of Attorney with me or another estate planning lawyer, you might recall the “triggering” mechanisms. While there are different forms, they generally have similar provisions.

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