Having an estate plan ensures that your assets, interests, and those you care about are protected after you die. Unfortunately, many individuals make costly mistakes without proper advice and guidance from a qualified estate planner. Beyond undermining your intent and…
While it is sobering to have open and honest discussions with family members about mortality, it is prudent to do so. No one relishes the thought of their demise, and yet with forethought, you can ensure that your estate plan…
A power of attorney is important when planning for the possibility of becoming incapacitated and needing a trusted agent to manage your affairs. These legal documents can grant broad authority to one or more power of attorney agents to transact…
1. My family and I don’t own much. Can’t we put off planning until we can afford it? You shouldn’t. It is crucial to give legal authority to a person of your choice, to care for your children if anything…
Among older adults, estate planning is considered very significant. The majority of Americans over 55 do not have a will, and fewer still have a living will or a health care directive. Providing the end-of-life wishes you desire is easier…
Citizenship means the right to vote - yet you could lose that right if you become a ward of a guardianship. Having a strong power of attorney is essential to avoid that drastic, but a little-known, consequence. A power of…
It is important to consider who you would trust to manage your finances when you are no longer able to. A power of attorney (POA), otherwise known as an agent to your principal, has the legal authority to represent and…
One of the most important rights of being a US citizen is the right to vote, but this right could be revoked if you became a ward in a guardianship. Having a strong power of attorney is essential to avoid…