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What Does Your Estate Executor Need to Do Immediately After a Loved One Passes Away?
An estate executor, which might be called different terms in different states plays an important role in closing out the final affairs of a recently deceased family member. There are a couple of aspects of this process that take place over the course of later weeks and months or even years but some steps… Read More »
What Happens If I Cannot Locate an Estate Plan?
If you heard from a loved one that they created a will or other documents in an estate plan but you are concerned about finding it in the immediate aftermath, you need to think carefully about where the will might be stored. There are several common places that people store their estate plans, including… Read More »
Readiness and Age: Important for Discussing Estate Plans
Have you told your loved ones where your most important documents can be found? Do they know that you’ve executed a power of attorney? Do the appointed parties know their role? If your answer to these questions is “no”, it might be time to have a conversation. If you are curious about what will… Read More »
What Are the Disadvantages of Skipping a Power of Attorney?
You’ve probably heard that a last will and testament is one of the most important estate planning documents you can have. While this is certainly true, it can be a mistake to overlook key estate planning documents that should supplement the statements in your will like a power of attorney. Everyone should have a… Read More »
Black Panther Star Passes Away Without a Will
Plenty of celebrities are in the news for all the wrong reasons when it comes to the time of their passing. Many of them either don’t realize or don’t anticipate the possibility of their estate plan being invoked sooner than they expected. The fate of 43 year old actor Chad Boseman’s estate is left… Read More »
Is Now the Right Time for Gift Planning?
There could be major changes in tax and estate laws as a result of the November election, which means it’s important to think about estate as well as wealth transfer planning. The support of an experienced and dedicated estate planning lawyer can go a long way in helping you to answer your questions and… Read More »
Managing Your Last Wishes If You Don’t Have Children
Being a single person who is approaching your older years with concerns about long term care is natural. It is very important to think about who will manage your last wishes if you do not have family members who are aware of your estate planning intentions and have documented these. With only a few… Read More »
How Do I Obtain or Remove a Durable Power of Attorney?
While you can find durable power of attorney forms online and download them today, it is always recommended that you speak with an estate planning attorney about your needs so that the lawyer can recommend the documents and language most appropriate to your particular situation. If you are interested in obtaining or removing a… Read More »
Get an Attorney to Review Your POA Document
Has someone you know asked you to execute a power of attorney that names you as their agent? Never sign a power of attorney document without having your own estate planning lawyer view it first. There are many different mistakes that could be made in a power of attorney document and all of them… Read More »
Does a Virginia College Student Really Need a Power of Attorney?
You’ve thought about all of the different details for your college bound child’s life but have you thought about what it would take to step in and make decisions on his or her behalf if they were unable to do so? This requires a power of attorney after your child has passed age 18…. Read More »