You Were Given Financial Power of Attorney. What Does That Mean?

Being named a financial power of attorney (FPOA) is an honor, but it can also be a heavy lift. Know your fiduciary duties and why standard POAs don't cover Social...

# You Were Given Financial Power of Attorney. What Does That Mean? Being named a financial power of attorney (FPOA) is an honor, but it can also be a heavy lift. Know your fiduciary duties and why standard POAs don't cover Social Security or Medicare. **Read the full article:** [Kiplinger](https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/inheritance/what-it-means-to-be-named-financial-power-of-attorney-fpoa) *This article was originally published by Kiplinger. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*