When Texas residents consider estate administration, they may think this job will begin once their loved one passes away. However, sometimes this job begins during someone's lifetime when a person serves as the power of attorney.
A power of attorney has a wide range of responsibilities. According to the National Caregivers Library, a power of attorney might make choices about the kind of healthcare a person receives, as well as day-to-day financial decisions. This person may also decide when an elderly person needs a guardian. Someone usually serves in this position once an individual is no longer able to make these kinds of decisions unaided. This means that someone may be the power of attorney for an elderly parent.