by Christine | Apr 14, 2014 | Advanced Health Care Directive, Durable Power of Attorney For Finances, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Living Trust, Living Will |
Stop saying everyone knows what you want. Everybody probably doesn’t know. Or in their grief, they may not be able to make the decisions you would have preferred. If you don’t leave written instructions, emotions or unresolved issues can get in the way. The amount of...
by Christine | Aug 19, 2013 | Advanced Health Care Directive, Beneficiary Designation, Durable Power of Attorney For Finances, Elder Law, Incapacity |
So flattered that The Caregiver's Voice (www.thecaregiversvoice.com) asked me to write an article on "Planning For Incapacity" for their website. Here is the link http://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/planning-for-incapacity/. My goal is that a...
by Christine | Jul 11, 2012 | Durable Power of Attorney For Finances, Estate Planning, Trusts |
What is a Durable Power of Attorney? Why Do I Need One? A durable power of attorney (DPA) is a written instrument in which one person (the principal) appoints another person or persons (the...
by Christine | Mar 13, 2012 | Durable Power of Attorney For Finances, Estate Planning, Living Will |
There are many do-it-yourself power of attorney forms available; however, it is a good idea to have an attorney draft the form for you. There are many issues to consider and one size does not fit all. The internet has become an unprecedented tool for legal research...
by Christine | Feb 22, 2012 | Durable Power of Attorney For Finances, Estate Planning |
Couples who filed joint returns must now file separate powers of attorney. The IRS makes little changes all the time and while not all such changes are life threatening (or estate plan threatening, as is more likely) the devil is often in the details. In the...
by Christine | Jan 30, 2012 | Advanced Health Care Directive, Conservatorships, Durable Power of Attorney For Finances, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Guardianships, Trusts |
I am often asked "When do I need to amend or revise my estate planning documents?" I recommend that if any of the following events occur, you should review the potential effect of such event on your estate planning documents, your plan of disposition, and...