In the event of a sharp decline in your mental or physical health, it’s wise to have already assigned power of attorney–legal authority to make decisions on your behalf–to someone you trust. This can ensure that your wishes and best interests will be honored when you are no longer able to advocate for yourself. The person you entrust with this authority is then referred to as your attorney-in-fact. But what happens if there is conflict or disagreement between a patient and the attorney-in-fact? Alternatively, what if the original attorney-in-fact becomes unable or unwilling to shoulder the responsibility and needs to
