Articles Posted in Powers of Attorney

Today, most of us use computers, phones, and tablets to send messages, check in with friends, carry out important financial transactions, watch TV and listen to music, and even to conduct business. Case in point? Odds are very good that you’re reading this post on a smartphone, tablet, or computer screen right now!  The more…

Estate planning is one of the most powerful and important steps you can take to prepare for the future — and it’s crucial to make sure that no critical step gets overlooked, forgotten, or misplaced along the way. Unfortunately, many people end up committing one or mistakes or mishaps during the estate planning process, which…

Unfortunately, it’s inevitable for bad things to happen. Fortunately, it’s possible to take precautions to make bad situations easier to manage. If something happens that leaves you unable to make or communicate decisions for yourself, a durable power of attorney is a tool that can help ensure that someone you trust will be empowered to…

Estate planning is one of the most useful and important steps you can take to prepare for the future — but it is also one of the most commonly misunderstood.  There are plenty of myths and misconceptions out there about estate planning and probate, which hold people back from taking action when they have the…

In estate planning, mechanisms such as wills and trusts can help guide and direct your assets after you pass away. What happens if you become incapacitated due to an accident or illness, and are unable to make or communicate about important decisions while you’re still alive? That’s where incapacity planning comes in.  It is never…

For many families, the responsibility for managing an elderly parent’s finances often falls to members of the “Sandwich Generation” — that is, their adult children, many of whom juggle senior care while raising kids of their own at the same time.  If you are considering stepping in and helping an elderly loved one to take…

What would you do if you found yourself in a position in which you needed to act on behalf of an incapacitated spouse, parent, or sibling — or required someone trustworthy to carry out your wishes and manage your affairs? To navigate these tricky situations with confidence and peace of mind, it’s crucial to understand…