Power of Attorney 
A written document in which you authorize another person to act as your agent in handling of your daily affairs. The person granting authority is called the principal and the agent is called the attorney-in-fact. Power is revoked by acts of principal or by death.

Durable Power of Attorney
A power of attorney which continues to be effective or takes effect if or when you become incompetent or disabled. The power of the attorney-in-fact survives the disability of the principal. All powers of attorney are presumed to be durable unless specifically provided otherwise.

Advance Directive for Health Care
A written document which you may use under certain circumstances to tell others the type and amount of care you would like to receive or not receive should you become unable to express your wishes. An advance directive may take many forms and is commonly referred to as a "living will." In Pennsylvania law, a living will is known as an Advance Directive for Health Care. A living will is a written document that describes the kind of life-sustaining treatment you want if you are unable to advise your doctor. A living will would apply only in cases where your condition is terminal or you are permanently unconscious.

Guardian
A person with legal responsibility for, and power over, the personal affairs and/or the property of another person found by a court to be incapable of managing his or her own affairs.

Trusts
A right in property held by one person called the trustee for the benefit of another called the beneficiary.