Why do States have different laws about powers of attorney?
That doesn’t make sense. You’re right, but this is a function of the Constitution. The States can make their own laws in this area. • Is a power of attorney the same as a will? No. You make a will so that your assets can be distributed to the people you have chosen after your death. Powers of attorney let you appoint someone to make decisions during your life. • If I appoint my nephew as power of attorney, because he is an accountant and he understands my financial situation, will my daughter be able to object if she doesn’t agree with what he’s doing? Unless your nephew is abusing his position or not acting in accordance with the power of attorney, yes, he will have the final decision making power. Of course you can change your power of attorney if you are mentally competent. • Do I have to change my power of attorney if I marry or change address? No. The power of attorney is still valid, but if you move interstate you will probably need a new power of attorney. • What is the differen
