Mountain Views News, Sierra Madre Edition [Pasadena] Saturday, December 17, 2016

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 Mountain Views News Saturday, December 17, 2016 


FAMILY MATTERS By Marc Garlett


EXACTLY WHAT IS A 
POWER OF ATTORNEY?

Power of attorney (POA) is a document that 
grants a specific person, called an agent, the 
authority to make important decisions on behalf 
of another person, who is called the principal. 

 There are many different types of powers of 
attorney. The scope of the authority the principal 
grants to the agent can be very broad in nature, 
or very specific. The power of attorney document 
specifies exactly what that authority looks like. 
For example, you could give someone the power 
to make decisions about your:

· Finances

· Health care

· Personal property

· Real estate

· Business

· Personal and family matters

· Lawsuits

· Insurances and annuities

· Taxes

· Government benefits

The agent can be granted authority to make just 
one type of decision, a mix, or all of them; it really 
boils down to the principal’s needs and wishes.

 When it comes to powers of attorney, you have 
several options for granting others decision-
making authority in your life. But keep in 
mind the power of attorney does not, by itself, 
adequately address all situations. For example, 
while giving power of attorney to someone 
can be useful for to those who want a specific 
person to be able to make certain decisions, it 
isn’t a substitute for a living will. If you want to 
imbue a person with more comprehensive health 
care authority in the event you are unable to 
make medical decisions for yourself, consider 
executing a separate healthcare directive, which 
includes a living will, to meet that need.

 The laws governing power of attorney vary 
from state to state and situation to situation. 
There is no “one size fits all” power of attorney 
document, so don’t fall into the trap of thinking 
a fill in the blank POA is going to properly 
protect you. Always seek the counsel of a trusted 
attorney before creating any legal document, 
to ensure you make informed and empowered 
decisions, both for yourself and the people you 
love. 

 Dedicated to your family’s health, wealth, and 
happiness,

A local attorney, father, and CASA volunteer 
(Court Appointed Special Advocate for Children), 
Marc Garlett is on a mission to help parents 
protect what they love most. His office is located 
at 49 S. Baldwin Ave., Ste. G, Sierra Madre, CA 
91024. Schedule an appointment to sit down and 
talk about ensuring a legacy of love and financial 
security for your family by calling 626.355.4000 or 
visit www.GarlettLaw.com for more information.


WINTER SALE!

For over 30 years the Book Rack has been what a bookstore looks like in a childhood memoryfilled 
up and down ,.vith old and new volumes, staffed by people who love and know books. 
Certainly there is a variety: new and used paperbacks(in great condition), used hardbacks, 
Fiction, Non-Fiction, Western, Classics, Children’s, Sci-Fi, and Romance. 

The staff are very helpful in finding the book you want, as well as selecting the perfect gift for someone 
special. Special services include, a hardback rental service, and a book trade-in service (Some 
conditions apply of course, but you can trade in old books for store credit!) Located on the corner 
ofS. l st Avenue and Bonita, Arcadia, Ca., open daily Mon-Sat 1 Oam-6pm and Sun 11 am -4pm.


If you’re a book collector, an avid reader or just hungry for a good deal, then don”t miss 
THE BOOK RACK’S WINTER SALE going on NOW thru January 5th•


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