Category: Power of Attorney / POA
A durable Power of Attorney can be set up in different ways. You do not have to give up total control when granting a Durable Power of Attorney, according to The Daily Sentinel’s article “Tools to help your aging parent“. Granting a power of attorney to a child is often a concern of aging parents […]
Titling assets through joint tenancy works well, until it doesn’t. Going without an estate plan and relying on titling assets through joint tenancy to a surviving spouse can be a workable plan but then again, it can become a nightmare, according to the Santa Cruz Sentinel in “After husband’s death, wife needs to create revocable […]
You never know what the future will bring. It is best to make plans and follow them. It can take a little time, some expense and some difficult planning. However, it is very wise to have an estate planning attorney work with you to prepare your estate plan, according to AZ Big Media in “The […]
Women should consider how to care for loved ones through an estate plan as well as themselves. Women live approximately 4.9 years longer than men. That fact should be considered in estate planning, according to the Boca Newspaper in “Smart Tips for Women: Estate Planning“. If you plan carefully, wishes for the distribution of your […]
Wouldn’t you prefer to decide where your assets end up rather than have the state make the decisions? You don’t have an estate plan? If that is the case then there is a pretty good chance you will leave behind family confusion, family infighting and left over hard feelings, according to Zing! in “What Happens […]
If you are ready to pack up and leave the work life behind, there are a few things to consider. You have worked for decades and it is now time to retire. But wait, there are some things it would be wise to accomplish during those last months of working, according to Next Avenue in […]
The reason doesn’t matter. When grandparents raise the grandchildren, legal advice is very important. If you end up in the situation where you are bringing up your grandchildren, there are some legal issues you may face, according to the Record Herald in “Grandparents Raising Grandchildren“. Just for starters, you cannot enroll the children into school […]
A good plan accomplishes your goals when you are gone and protects your loved ones. Most people realize that they need an estate plan, yet the vast majority of Americans do not have one, according to the Lockport Journal in “Senior Spotlight: Composing the ‘family love letter’“. One reason people don’t take care of this […]
The need for caregiving often comes about unexpectedly. People often think they should make arrangements for a Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney but unfortunately the need arises suddenly resulting in a challenging situation, according to Expert Click in “How to Get Power of Attorney for Aging Parents“. A health care proxy permits another […]
It may not be the best time when the pressure is on. However, read the contract and get some advice. If you are preparing to move to a retirement community or care community yourself, it is best to read that fine print very carefully and better yet, get some legal advice before signing, according to […]
