Durable Power of Attorney
Can You Tackle Elder Law on Your Own?
The disadvantages of do-it-yourself elder law estate planning are costly errors, omissions and neglecting protections.
December 26, 2019
Blog Articles
Conservatorship
Steps to Take as a Parent’s Condition Takes a Turn
My father only designated my mom as an agent on power of attorney forms, and they have not been updated in many years. Where do you think we should go from here?
November 7, 2019
Durable Power of Attorney
Estate Planning Is for Everyone, at Every Age
There are milestones in every life. For many, graduations, marriage, children, opening a business and retiring are among these milestones.
October 3, 2019
Durable Power of Attorney
Why You Need a Power of Attorney in Your Estate Plan
A power of attorney is a way for you to designate a person of your choice to make decisions for you.
September 4, 2019
Community Property
Can a Transaction Occur if One Spouse is Incapacitated?
The wife did not have a durable power of attorney authorizing her spouse to act as her agent in selling the property and now apparently lacked the capacity to sign one.
August 23, 2019
Durable Power of Attorney
Leaving a Legacy Is Not Just about Money
Leaving a legacy — sounds like something only wealthy people can do, right? It can be something like making a giant bequest to a university or passing on a significant estate to your children.
August 6, 2019
Digital Assets
How to Locate or Get Copies of Your Aging Relative’s Important Documents
You might be amazed at some of the bizarre places that people put their documents. It would take you a month of Sundays to find the papers if the person had not told you where to look.
August 2, 2019
Advance Healthcare Directives
Why You Need a Last Will and Testament
Of all the documents we discuss with, and prepare for our clients, the Last Will & Testament, or will, is the best known and understood.
July 10, 2019
Durable Power of Attorney
Your Assets, Your Wishes: You Decide or Should the State?
The state will most likely be happy to do it for you after you die. If you do not have a will or an estate plan, your wishes may not be carried out but your assets will be distributed, according to the Concord Monitor in “Make Your Wishes Known.” The reason? Because your property will
July 2, 2019
Durable Power of Attorney
How Do I Choose a Guardian in My Estate Plan?
Selecting appropriate guardians will ensure that your minor children are cared for, if you pass away.
July 1, 2019
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