Powers of Attorney

There are a couple of potential Facebook issues regarding someone who is sick or medically or mentally incapacitated. The first is removing someone who is irreversibly unable to maintain their account.  The second deals with having a post(s) removed that…

If someone other than a child’s parent needs to make healthcare decisions on their behalf, a power of attorney may be required. This could be useful if your minor child is being cared for by a relative or someone else…

Power of attorney agents have the power to make important medical or financial decisions on your behalf. You should choose an agent that you know well and trust to handle these responsibilities. Agents don’t have unlimited power. You have the…

A durable power of attorney is one of the most important estate planning documents you can have.  It allows someone who you appoint (your agent) to make decisions on your behalf in the event you become incapacitated. If you have…

With deportations and immigration-related arrests on the rise, many who find themselves in the United States without status fear for what the future holds.  If you find yourself in this position, perhaps one of the most important steps you can…

A general power of attorney gives an agent the power to handle your financial matters in your place. They can mostly do anything you could do, such as selling assets, transferring funds, or making gifts or investments. A limited power…

A power of attorney can allow you to access your parent’s accounts, pay their bills, and otherwise manage their property. Getting a power of attorney for an elderly parent can be a good idea for several reasons: If they ever…

Powers of attorney are a valuable estate planning tool, but these documents need to be customized to fit your estate planning needs. Do-it-yourself power of attorney forms may include provisions that you don’t want, or they may be missing important…