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Can I Revoke a Power of Attorney?

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Spouses and partners chosen by adult children often lead to estate planning challenges. In one case, a parent worries that a second husband may be a poor influence and wants to revoke the power of attorney originally granted to a daughter. How to do that legally and without any hurt feelings is examined in… Read More »

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How to Be an Effective Advocate for Elderly Parents

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Family caregivers must also understand their loved one’s wishes for care and quality of life. They must also be sure those wishes are respected. Further, it means helping them manage financial and legal matters, and making sure they receive appropriate services and treatments when they need them. AARP’s recent article entitled “How to Be… Read More »

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Protect Your Estate from Nursing Home Costs

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Nursing home care is expensive, costing between $12, 000 to $20, 000 per month, so most seniors should do all they can to prepare for this possibility. According to a recent article from the Times Herald-Record, “Elder Law Power of Attorney can save assets that would go to nursing home costs, ” this is… Read More »

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What Legal Documents Should You Have?

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You might think that the coronavirus pandemic has caused everyone to get their estate planning documents in order, but the 20th annual Transamerica Retirement Survey of Retirees found that 30% of all retirees have nothing prepared—not even a will. That’s not good, for them or their families, says this timely article “6 Legal Documents… Read More »

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What Steps to Take when Dementia Begins

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Covid-19 has made travelling more difficult, so holiday visits this year may not be the same triggering event they were in the past. However, even an online holiday visit can reveal a great deal of change, reports a recent article “Elder Care: When the children don’t notice” from The Sentinel. An elderly spouse caring… Read More »

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The Wrong Power of Attorney Could Lead to a Bad Outcome

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There are two different types of advance directives, and they have very different purposes, as explained in the article that asks “Does your estate plan use the right type of Power of Attorney for you?” from Next Avenue. Less than a third of retirees have a financial power of attorney, according to a study… Read More »

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How Do You Ask Parents about Estate Planning?

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How do you ask your parents about their estate planning? No matter how you slice it, it’s a touchy subject to bring up. You don’t want to come off as greedy when asking your parents about their estate planning. However, you need answers to certain questions to ensure that their financial wishes are carried… Read More »

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When Do We Need an Elder Law Attorney?

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Kiplinger’s article “When Elder Care Requires Legal Advice” explains that this is when a lot of panicked calls are made to elder law attorneys. These attorneys specialize in planning for the legal complications that can arise in old age. However, seldom do people think to consult one preemptively to avoid making that panicked phone… Read More »

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Can I Revoke a Power of Attorney?

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Cindy’s stepsister, Charlotte, suggests that she be given power of attorney to help Cindy with her business matters, should Cindy not be able to manage her financial affairs. When Cindy agrees, Charlotte’s attorney creates a Statutory Durable Power of Attorney that names Charlotte as her agent. What happened next, according to the Glen Rose… Read More »

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Is It Time for a Pre-‘Check-out’ Checkup?

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Federal News Network’s recent article entitled “Divorced, kids grown, moving? Time for a pre-checkout checkup!” says life changes mean changes for your estate plan, like when your children grow up and leave the home. Let’s review some of the key components of a complete estate plan. A basic estate plan includes powers or attorney… Read More »

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