Financial powers of attorney allow people to name others to handle finance-related matters on their behalf. Whether out of town, incapacitated due to injury or illness, or because of another circumstance, situations may arise in which people cannot conduct their financial affairs themselves. As a result, they or their families may face hardships waiting for requests for financial authority to go through the court system. Assigning a Personal Financial Agent A type of legal document, … [Read more...]
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Covid-19 Provides Opportunity For Estate Planning
Estate planning in light of a global pandemic requires specific strategies to execute a proper estate plan while protecting people from the virus. The reality of a global pandemic has caused many to think about what would happen to their loved ones if they were gone. This is an excellent time to start an estate plan or give an existing estate plan another look, and most of the steps can be taken safely even in light of a global pandemic. Extra Time Makes Estate Planning Easier As people are … [Read more...]