Posts Tagged ‘Durable Power of Attorney’
Estate Planning During a Crisis
If you’re worried about the possibility that you or a loved one could become ill or worse due to the novel coronavirus, you’re not alone. The new spikes in cases across the country and fears of a second wave are anxiety-provoking. While none of us can predict the future, getting your affairs in order now…
Read MoreIrvine Will and Trust Lawyer: 5 Essentials of Estate Planning
Estate planning isn’t just for older people, couples with children, or individuals with a lot of financial wealth. Single people, young adults, and those with a modest income can also benefit from estate planning. As an Irvine will and trust lawyer, I believe there are five essential items that should be considered by every adult,…
Read MoreBefore You Hire Before a California Elder Law Attorney…Ask These 10 Questions First!
You could never fit the dreams, goals, and desires of your family into a one-size-fits-all box. Nor can you fully anticipate the unique challenges, changes, and loss you and your loved ones may face ahead. As impossible as it is to predict your future and generalize your dreams, that’s how equally impossible it would be…
Read MoreThree Legal Things to Do After a Scary Health Diagnosis
A scary health diagnosis can be emotionally and logistically challenging for many reasons. For instance, how can you take care of your family if you’re physically incapacitated? In addition to working closely with your medical providers, consider these three legal tips: Check your estate plan with your attorney to make sure it is up to…
Read MoreTips On Creating the Right Durable Power of Attorney
We know that it can be challenging to think about who will handle your assets if you become unable to do so yourself. Although this concern starts with your money, have you thought about how difficult it would be for your loved ones to make not only those important decisions on your behalf but…
Read More3 Ways to Protect Yourself as a California Senior During Elder Law Month
May is National Elder Law Month! This month we show support for people who are age sixty-five and older. All around the nation, you will find activities that are geared specifically toward making sure seniors have the support, resources, and information they need to age successfully! Part of our law practice is designed to specifically…
Read MoreDoes Your Durable Power of Attorney Have the Provisions It Needs?
When you meet with your attorney to create your durable power of attorney, your primary goal is likely to be naming a person you trust to act as your agent. Your agent will have the legal authority to make decisions for you, should you no longer be able to do so yourself. The estate planning…
Read MoreShould You Accept the Responsibility to Be Someone’s Agent Under Their Durable Power of Attorney?
A durable power of attorney is the document that allows you to appoint someone to financially act in your place if you are incapacitated. The person you choose will be given this authority as your agent. Being chosen as an agent under someone’s durable power of attorney is a big responsibility, but it does not…
Read MoreCan My Parents Make a Power of Attorney If They Have Alzheimer’s Disease?
As parents grow older it seems that roles reverse. While they spent much of their time caring for us, we now have the responsibility to care for them. The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America estimates that nearly 5.1 million Americans may be diagnosed with this disease in their lifetime and it has become more and more…
Read MoreHow to Build a Care Plan for Disability and Incapacity
Every day we make decisions. Sometimes they’re simple like choosing what to eat for lunch or what to wear. Sometimes they’re a little more complicated like deciding how to manage our hard-earned money. Big or small, these decisions have an impact on how we care for ourselves and others. Indeed, many of us have spouses,…
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