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Typical Powers of an Agent in a Power of Attorney

Typical Powers of an Agent in a Power of Attorney

Apr 4, 2017 | Advanced Healthcare Directive Power of Attorney

Typical Powers of an Agent in a Power of Attorney Powers of Attorney are often created by individuals who are planning ahead for the possibility of future incapacity, by someone who is already elderly and/or ill, or when a person is going to be away for an extended...
How Often Should I Review My Medical Directive and Durable Power of Attorney?

How Often Should I Review My Medical Directive and Durable Power of Attorney?

Aug 23, 2016 | Advanced Healthcare Directive Power of Attorney

As a quick reminder, a medical directive is loosely defined as an instructional document which provides instruction for your individual medical or health care needs and appoints a person you trust, called an agent, to also make health care decisions for you.  The...
What Makes A Power Of Attorney Durable?

What Makes A Power Of Attorney Durable?

Nov 16, 2015 | Advanced Healthcare Directive Power of Attorney

Before we get into what makes a power of attorney durable, let’s review some power of attorney basics.  Generally speaking, a power of attorney is a document that when properly drafted and executed by the person creating the document, called the principal, the...
So What Are Bylaws For Anyway?

So What Are Bylaws For Anyway?

Nov 3, 2015 | Advanced Healthcare Directive Power of Attorney

If you own a corporation or if you are looking to start a business or incorporate your existing business, then you may have heard of this lengthy document called Bylaws.  Simply put, Bylaws are the corporation’s rules of fair play.  Meaning, Bylaws tell the...

How Do I Transfer Marital Assets Without Probate When My Spouse Dies?

Oct 23, 2015 | Advanced Healthcare Directive Power of Attorney

In California, there are several laws which allow for a surviving spouse to collect and transfer the assets of the deceased spouse without a formal probate of the deceased spouse’s estate or other court proceeding.  Generally speaking, the reason California has such...
How often should I review my estate plan?

How often should I review my estate plan?

Oct 5, 2015 | Advanced Healthcare Directive Power of Attorney, Questions and Answers, Trusts & Wills

Whether you have a trust-based or will-based estate plan, it is a good idea for you (and your spouse, if applicable) and your attorney to review the plan to make sure that, as you get older, your needs and asset distribution wishes match what is provided in the estate...
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