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Power of Attorney

The Rights and Responsibilities of ...

A power of attorney (POA) authorizes an individual to take certain actions on behalf of someone else. POAs sometimes relate to healthcare choices, but they of.... Read more

The Different Between a General and...

A financial power of attorney (FPOA) gives someone else - your agent or attorney-in-fact - the right to make financial decisions and transactions on your beha.... Read more

The Healthcare Power of Attorney an...

Healthcare powers of attorney (POA) and living wills work hand-in-hand to make sure that your loved ones honor your wishes if you're ever too sick to make dec.... Read more

Power of Attorney

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Trusts to Achieve Special Purposes

Article written 5 months ago by Lawyerscom^sm

The general purpose of any trust is to manage and preserve property (typically money) for the benefit of one or more persons. However, a trust is usually set up for a special purpose that meets your s... Read more

Plan Ahead to Reduce Problems with Probate Issues

Article written 6 months ago by Lawyerscom^sm

When you die, some type of legal procedure is needed to transfer title and ownership of your financial assets to others. The law provides for several ways of doing this, but estate laws differ a littl... Read more

The Healthcare Power of Attorney and Living Will Work Together

Article written 7 months ago by Lawyerscom^sm

Healthcare powers of attorney (POA) and living wills work hand-in-hand to make sure that your loved ones honor your wishes if you're ever too sick to make decisions for yourself. A healthcare POA does... Read more

The Different Between a General and Limited Power of Attorney

Article written 7 months ago by Lawyerscom^sm

A financial power of attorney (FPOA) gives someone else - your agent or attorney-in-fact - the right to make financial decisions and transactions on your behalf. When you sign an FPOA authorizing this... Read more