How Do You Get a Power of Attorney?

April 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.

No Will? What Happens Now Can Be a Horror Show

April 12, 2022 • Estate Planning

It's hard for a family to recuperate when the patriarchs and matriarchs have gone to glory, leaving a battle for who will carry the family's leadership role and manage the family's transition of wealth.

Why Shouldn’t I Wait to Draft my Will?

April 6, 2022 • Estate Planning

It’s an important task that is easy to procrastinate. However, here is why you shouldn’t:

Is It Important for Physicians to Have an Estate Plan?

April 1, 2022 • Estate Planning

Given their salaries and the chances of getting sued, physicians should strongly consider estate planning early in their careers.

How Do I Protect My Children in a Second Marriage?

March 30, 2022 • Estate Planning

Who’s going to inherit on the death of one of the re-marrieds? Will this be the surviving spouse? If so, where will those inherited monies go on the second-to-die’s death?

How Can I Obtain a Power of Attorney for My Dad?

March 28, 2022 • Estate Planning

For those of us involved as care providers for someone having difficulty handling his/her own affairs, whether it’s a family member or not, requires that we have a power of attorney to do what’s in that person’s best interest.