A will speaks after you’re gone. But what happens if you’re alive and just… can’t act for a while? An accident, an illness, a hospital stay? That’s what a power of attorney is for. You name someone you trust to handle money and decisions if you can’t — so your family doesn’t have to go to court to get permission to help you. There’s a financial one and a healthcare one. Most people don’t have either. That’s the gap. 👇 Comment a “?” if you want the plain-English breakdown of the two types. (The legal document itself can done with a licensed attorney — but knowing what to ask for? That’s you, getting clear.) For educational and informational purposes only; not legal, tax, or financial advice.