A power of attorney is a document that gives a designated person known as an “agent” or “attorney-in-fact” authority to act on behalf of another person (principal) with respect to specific assets, financial and legal decisions. A power of attorney can be limited in scope or broad in scope. If it is broad in scope [...]
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Leaving gifts of money to minor children may sound simple, but it is full of pitfalls that could prevent your intended gift from ever reaching the recipient. An elder attorney can help you set up a Crummey Trust for your gift of wealth. Cash or wealth gifts made with this kind of trust will pass [...]
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Anyone who is considering a career in estate planning must understand what it is and the path it will take to reach their goal. An estate planning attorney is a person who helps elderly people and their families put their last wishes into a reliable plan for the rest of their future. It involves the [...]