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318. What Is a Power of Attorney and Why Does Everyone Need One?

318. What Is a Power of Attorney and Why Does Everyone Need One?

Update: 2025-12-14
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If something unexpected happened tomorrow, who would make decisions for you? That’s the big question at the heart of this episode of the A Wiser Retirement® Podcast, where Shawna Theriault, CFP®, CPA, CDFA®, and Estate Planning Attorney Arun Gupta demystify what is a power of attorney and explain why nearly everyone needs them.

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318. What Is a Power of Attorney and Why Does Everyone Need One?

318. What Is a Power of Attorney and Why Does Everyone Need One?

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