Preparing for an estate planning consultation can seem daunting, but it's an important step in protecting your assets and ensuring that your wishes are carried out after you're gone. Whether you're just starting to think about estate planning or have…
Going through a divorce can be emotionally and financially draining. Once you've finalized your divorce, it's important to revisit your estate plan to ensure it reflects your current wishes and circumstances. Here are seven important updates to consider making to…
One important component of a comprehensive estate plan is establishing a Power of Attorney (commonly called POA) that would enable a person to manage your affairs or make decisions on your behalf should you become unable or incapacitated. There are…
In the same way that banking and paying bills can become more challenging with age, accidents or sudden illness can cause incapacitation at any age, creating similar challenges. Incapacity is not just about mental cognition, accident, or illness. You may have…
You may be asked to act as power of attorney for a family member or friend. Perhaps your person is preparing for a time when they won't be able to manage their affairs. Suppose they become disabled or incapacitated, and…
When you lose a spouse or long-term partner, it can be difficult to think beyond your grief. Nevertheless, you need to understand that important and timely decisions must be made regarding your financial situation and personal estate planning. To be…
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When you may become incapacitated and require a trusted agent to handle your affairs, a power of attorney is an essential tool to prepare for the eventuality. The power of attorney documents can be used to grant broad authority to…