10/09/2026
On the 10/1/26 episode of YOUR LEGACY, YOUR WAY, Attorney Carolyn Duncan at Duncan Legal, PC, joins Scott Whatley to continue the conversation with Part 2 of their discussion on Powers of Attorney.
Building on last week’s conversation, Scott and Carolyn take a deeper look at one of the most important decisions involved in creating a Power of Attorney: choosing the right person to act on your behalf. They discuss whether your agent has to be a family member, what qualities you should look for, and warning signs that someone may not be the right choice.
The conversation also explores whether you can name more than one agent, the advantages and potential challenges of doing so, and how a Power of Attorney can be revoked if circumstances or relationships change. Carolyn explains what happens to a Power of Attorney when someone dies and discusses important limitations involving gifts and changes to an estate plan.
Scott and Carolyn also address situations involving dementia or Alzheimer’s, why planning ahead matters, and why Powers of Attorney aren’t just for older adults. They discuss when documents should be reviewed, what happens when you move to another state, and some of the most common mistakes people make.
Finally, Carolyn explains how Powers of Attorney work alongside wills, trusts, beneficiary designations and the rest of an estate plan, and what basic documents someone should consider if they have never completed an estate plan.
The message is simple: plan ahead, document your wishes, and help your family avoid making difficult decisions during a crisis.
Listen to the 10/1/26 podcast: https://www.haystackhelpradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Haystack-10-01-26-Carolyn-Duncan.mp3
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