Many things in life need to be decided in advance, but none more so than durable power of attorney. Why is this legal document so important? Because in it you indicate who will handle your finances and make decisions for you while you are of sound mind and body, or should you become mentally or physically incapacitated. This trusted individual is known as your agent.
Once you have decided to...
Winning the lottery? Writing a hit song? Having someone make medical decisions for you?
The first two may be unlikely, but more often than you may think, a stranger may make life or death decisions for you. There is a simple way to avoid this situation, but many people put if off for various reasons. What is it? A living will.
A living will is your written declaration which clearly...
You are a busy professional or business executive who must serve his clients or build his business. However, you also have a family and significant personal assets that require your attention. How can you find the time to both grow your business and ensure that your assets are not devoured by estate taxes upon your death? Selecting an experienced trust and estate planning attorney is...