As estate planning attorneys, we often deal with end of life issues and have the opportunity to witness how hospice helps our clients and their families. Here, we answer the most frequently asked …
Disability Planning
What is a Guardian of the Person?
There are two types of guardians, guardian of the person and guardian of the estate. The same individual can be both guardian of the person and guardian of the estate or two separate individuals can …
Is a Power of Appointment a Power of Attorney? (Part Two of Two)
Our discussion continues from part one of this article. As a reminder, the terms, power of appointment and power of attorney, sound similar but mean something very different. They are both estate …
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Is a Power of Appointment a Power of Attorney? (Part One of Two)
The terms, power of appointment and power of attorney, sound similar but mean something very different. They are both estate planning terms. First, a power of appointment, is the term you may not be …
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What is Living Probate?
Living probate occurs when an individual becomes disabled and doesnt have a comprehensive up-to-date estate plan in place. Disability means that the individual cannot handle his or her finances and …
