When you go through the legal process of Estate Planning, this includes you deciding: (1) who you want to receive any real estate, savings/investments, tangible personal property, and other assets of yours after your death; (2) … [Read more...]
Does Estate Planning Include Financial Planning, and Should Your Estate Planning Attorney also be a Financial Planner?
April 19, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Getting Remarried? What to Discuss and Plan Before Walking Down the Aisle
March 22, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Q. I have been a widower for six years and recently found love again. I asked her to marry me and she accepted. This is new to me, as I had been with my late wife for forty years and then on my own again until recently. What are … [Read more...]
When Should I Update My Power of Attorney?
June 25, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Q. I’ve had a Power of Attorney in place for two decades now. I have moved since then and have had several life-changing events occur. I’m wondering in what instances should someone update their Power of Attorney? What happens if … [Read more...]
Why You Don’t Want a Springing Power of Attorney
May 28, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Q. My sister recently discussed the topic of power of attorney with her family at a family meeting. She is planning to use an online service (which I know is a bad idea from one of your recent articles on this subject) and is … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: Acting in My Sister’s Best Interest
June 2, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Dear Angel,My sister named me as agent under her Financial Power of Attorney, and she recently had a massive stroke, so I need to step in and start managing her legal and financial affairs. She’s only 59 years old, so this was … [Read more...]
