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An Agent, also called an “attorney-in-fact” under a legal and financial power of attorney, is a person you have designated to serve as your agent to manage your legal and financial affairs.

February 7, 2020

Estate Planning for Your Elderly Parents

A well-planned estate will ensure that your parent’s wishes are carried out as well as making sure that they receive the best care possible without putting a financial strain on them or other family members.
December 12, 2019

Frequently Asked Questions about Power of Attorney

If you are considering getting a power of attorney, you should fully understand the process, what it entails, and what it means.
November 20, 2019

Five Steps in Preparing a Power of Attorney

Preparing power-of-attorney documents is not as complex as it seems. Listed here are seven easy steps to help you come up with a proper power-of-attorney document.
October 16, 2019

How Much Power of Attorney Should You Give to Your Attorney-in-Fact?

Your attorney-in-fact will be in charge of certain aspects of your life if you become mentally incapacitated. It is crucial to appoint someone who is worthy of your trust.
September 26, 2019

The Last Step of Your Estate Planning

It does not matter how much forethought you put into distributing your assets, or how expensive it was to draft your will or trust if the people bound by these documents do not know what they contain, or potentially that they even exist.
September 17, 2019

6 Events That Should Trigger an Estate Planning Update

Almost any major life event has estate planning implications, but some major changes should always cause your planning documents to be reviewed.
August 1, 2019

Make Reviewing Your Estate Plan an Annual Event

Estate planning is all about five essential documents. Documents drafted 30, 20, or even 10 years ago may need updating. Major life events such as marriage, the birth of children, or starting a new business, all have serious estate planning considerations.
July 1, 2019

What is Elder Law?

This field of law secures proper care and future security for the growing elderly population. More importantly, it is an opportunity to embrace the idea of pre-crisis management and planning for the future.
June 10, 2019

More about MOLST: Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment

What is a MOLST form? MOLST stands for Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment It is a document that consolidates existing orders related to Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR),