Along with a Will and a Trust, the most common documents used in estate planning are Durable Powers of Attorney, Healthcare Proxies, Declarations of Homestead and Beneficiary Designation Forms.

A power of attorney (POA) is legal authorization for a designated person to make decisions about another person's property, finances, or medical care.

While there are forms available on the internet, a durable power of attorney is not a one-size-fits-all document, and many important considerations tend not to be included in the generic forms ...

Compare the NY Form to Yours: Regardless of what state you live in, if you are going to use an Internet legal website, compare the power of attorney you prepare to the New York form.