General Power of Attorney Help Guides and Resources

General Power of Attorney Help Guides

Estate Planning: When to Update Your Plan and Why

If you have an estate plan already in place, then you have started off on the right path. If you do not have one yet, it is time to get one drawn up so you can have a plan in place. However, once you have your estate plan made, it is not......

Essential Estate Planning Updates to Make After You Get Divorced

Divorce holds considerable implications not only for your financial future, but also for the future of your loved ones and even your medical care. To that end, it is imperative that you revisit your estate plan as soon as you seek divorce or separation. Keep the following estate planning considerations in mind as you proceed with your divorce. Befor...

Components of an Estate Plan and How to Determine What You Need

An estate plan is something that everyone should have in place. Whether you only need one estate planning document or all of them will depend on your specific situation. While you may already have one component, such as a will, it may not be......

7 Reasons to Think about Estate Planning When Starting a New Business

Starting a new business is actually a great opportunity to start getting your affairs in order. That is because the evaluation, planning, and implementation process that surrounds starting a business should be a natural call to action for planning your estate....

4 Useful Tools for Estate Planning

The Value of Proper Estate Planning Many individuals do not consider proper estate planning as a viable option because they believe that their net worth is not high enough or they do not have sufficient property or assets to merit......

Proper Estate Planning

The Importance of Proper Estate Planning Proper estate planning is one of the most important things a person can do to provide financial security for their family and loved ones. When thinking of estate planning, there are several vital......

The Responsibilities of the Agent

Choosing an Agent A power of attorney is a valuable legal tool that provides a person with a great measure of security should unfortunate events transpire and leave them unable to effectively manage their own estate. When these events......

How to Select an Attorney-In-Fact

Who is an Attorney-In-Fact? One of the more important decisions an individual will have to make is the choice of who they will choose to represent their interests in certain fiduciary matters that they cannot act upon themselves. When it comes......

Ultimate Guide to Estate Planning

Death is a fact of life. Some of us die young while others live to a ripe old age. That’s one fact we simply can’t get around. Yet even while we know that someday the inevitable will happen, most of us aren’t prepared for it. Do you really want to leave your loved ones in a quandary about your estate? Wills, trusts, and estate plans aren’t just for...