The main reason to set up a power of attorney is to make sure your wishes are carried out when you aren’t around or able to do it yourself. This could happen for a number of reasons.

It may also appoint a Health Care Proxy or Durable Power of Attorney for healthcare, who is responsible for making decisions on your behalf, if you are unable to do so.

— Health care power of attorney. This is a general term for a legal document that allows somebody else to make your medical decisions for you.

KINGSPORT — The Kingsport Senior Center will host a free Power of Attorney Clinic this fall to help local seniors take ...