A power of attorney gives someone you know and trust the authority to represent you and act on your behalf. A properly written power of attorney will assure that financial, health care, and/or child-caring decisions are handled responsibly when you cannot act personally. This new edition of Power of Attorney Handbook is a complete guide to preparing your own power of attorney documents so that you and your family are taken care of in a time of need. This new edition contains updated information relating to the ever-changing state laws regarding power of attorney and its differnt forms. Reflecting the changes in demographics, many states are adding clauses dealing with health care directives. Along with the explanations of new laws, the author provides information concerning the revoking and changing a power of attorney. A new glossary and thorough index, plus tear-out, blank forms with instructions for completion make this revised edition a valuable tool for financial and personal planning, no matter where the reader resides.