Liz Weston: Save your loved ones agony and expense by drawing up power of attorney docs

To Liz, please:Please remind your audience that in the event that they become ill or are hurt, they should legally designate someone to make decisions on their behalf if they have any bank accounts, loans, credit cards, or utilities.

The backstory: My son, who was 40 at the time, had a stomachache and went to the hospital. Thankfully, he informed the hospital that I could make decisions about his treatment in the event that he became incapacitated.

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