Properly drafted estate planning documents are integral to the success of your legacy and end-of-life wishes. Iron-clad estate planning documents, written by a knowledgeable attorney can make the difference between the success and failure of having your wishes carried out. However, there’s more to … [Read more...] about People. The Essential Component of Your Estate Plan’s Success
Power of Attorney
Guardianships & Conservatorships and How to Avoid Them
If a person becomes mentally or physically handicapped and can no longer make rational decisions about their person or their finances, his or her loved ones may consider a guardianship or a conservatorship court proceeding. In a guardianship an individual known as a guardian is court appointed to … [Read more...] about Guardianships & Conservatorships and How to Avoid Them
Should a Power of Attorney be a part of my Estate Plan?
A durable power of attorney is an important part of an estate plan. With a power of attorney a preselected agent can be granted power over the financial affairs of the individual signing the document. This power can be limited to specific decisions, like handling the closing of a real estate sale, … [Read more...] about Should a Power of Attorney be a part of my Estate Plan?