July 21, 2022 •
Estate Planning 
Of all of the essential estate planning documents, the durable general power of attorney is usually the document that is needed first.
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One of the most important estate planning documents for all persons over the age of 18 to consider is a durable power of attorney.
Read MoreApril 15, 2022 •
Estate Planning 
To get power of attorney (POA), the person granting you that power must name you as the agent to have the powers specified in the POA document. It must be signed by the giver while s/he is sound of mind.
Read MoreNovember 19, 2021 •
Estate Planning 
For many families with elderly people or engaged in estate planning, power of attorney is essential, especially if the elderly person’s mental abilities are compromised. Having someone who can take care of legal and financial matters can make this part of life far easier. However, power of attorney is a sweeping grant of authority.
Read MoreAugust 27, 2021 •
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Many people have signed at least one power of attorney in their life. A power of attorney, which names a trusted family member, friend or advisor as your ‘attorney-in-fact’ to control your assets, is meant to be used if you are incapacitated.
Read MoreJuly 27, 2021 •
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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.
Read MoreApril 26, 2021 •
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While a Last Will can help ensure that one’s wishes regarding the distribution of their estate upon death are followed, it is the living trust that allows the estate to avoid probate.
Read MoreFebruary 22, 2021 •
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If the durable power of attorney can't be transferred, what needs to be done to establish a new durable power of attorney for my aunt despite her mental incapacity?
Read MoreJune 2, 2020 •
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To put it bluntly, what if you were in a serious accident or were suddenly rushed to the hospital with COVID-19 symptoms or another life-threatening illness, and you were unable to make health care decisions for yourself?
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