Estate Planning for Living
September 2, 2022
Does a person need a Power of Attorney document if that person already has a Last Will and Testament (‘Will’)? It is a critical piece of the planning puzzle.
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Property Power of Attorney
College Student Legal Documents
June 16, 2022
Incapacity can occur because of illness or an accident. It can be temporary or permanent. That’s why every adult needs a power of attorney in place, once they turn eighteen.
Choosing a Power of Attorney?
March 2, 2022
These agents take over your affairs in specific areas, if you become physically or mentally incapacitated.
Preventing Elder Financial Abuse
January 31, 2022
Advice for adult children, so their parents in nursing homes and assisted living are safe from scammers.
Estate Planning During Divorce
December 8, 2021
At such an emotional time, more paperwork is probably the last thing you want on your to-do list. However, taking a few key steps is critical to your financial future.
Who knows “Where Your Money Is?”
December 2, 2021
Even those who have saved and invested well may not be sharing their financial information with a spouse or loved one. It’s time to do that now.
Preparing for a Health Crisis?
July 29, 2021
Some people think that, because their assets are jointly owned with a spouse or are in a trust, they do not need a Power of Attorney, or that if they become incapacitated, their spouse automatically has the authority to make medical decisions on their behalf.
Using My Aging Parent’s Power of Attorney
July 22, 2021
We see recurring confusion about how and when to use the authority over money in a Durable Power of Attorney (DPOA) for aging parents.
Are Blood Type and Dementia related?
May 7, 2021
One study found that your blood type could raise your risk of developing dementia.
What Happens if a Power of Attorney Is Rejected?
August 13, 2020
The possibility that a power of attorney might be rejected may be one reason not to simply pull a form off the internet and hope it will be accepted.
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