In estate planning, powers of attorney are essential yet often misunderstood legal documents. They are imperative to ensure that if you become incapacitated or unable to make decisions, someone you trust can step in and handle your affairs. As circumstances change, reviewing and updating these documents is important to keep them current and effective. In … Read more
Learn how power of attorney documents can help you be prepared. The specter of disaster haunts each of us, in the back of our minds. Some disasters are more likely to occur in some places than others. Whether it is hurricanes on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, earthquakes on the west coast, tornadoes in the … Read more
Estate Planning attorneys balance competing interests when creating estate plans. Uncertainty about the future concerning taxes and each beneficiary’s situation requires flexibility in an Estate Plan. Powers of appointment offer Estate Planning attorneys a way to add flexibility to a plan without complication. When creating powers of appointment, it’s important to consider not only the reason for including the power but also the way it needs to be exercised