Dear Mr. Premack: I went to your website for information on powers of attorney. I understand the difference between a durable power of attorney and a medical power of attorney. What I don’t get is the difference when you talk about a springing power of attorney. What is the difference between durable and springing? Aren’t they both so I can choose someone to help with my finances and pay bills for me? Thanks. – H.R. Thanks for visiting my website. You may have been looking at

Dear Mr. Premack: My mother remarried in her early 60’s and they have been married for over 10 years. They purchased a home together (in both their names) and now that my mother is almost incapacitated her husband wants her to sign over her rights to him, so that when she dies, he will own 100% and be able to leave this to his grown children. We feel he is taking advantage of her when she is not capable of making decisions such as that any longer. We considered a guardianship