Should You Use an Online Power of Attorney Form? Yes and No
October 19, 2018
Question: Do you need a lawyer to prepare a durable power of attorney or can you use an online form? Response: Everyone should appoint an
Question: Do you need a lawyer to prepare a durable power of attorney or can you use an online form? Response: Everyone should appoint an
Question: I’ve read that some states have enacted statutes that require financial institutions to honor durable powers of attorney. Do Massachusetts and New York have
Question: I’m single, age 71, with no one able or capable to serve as my agent under a durable power of attorney. My concern is
Question: Can a guardian or conservator live in a different state from the protected person? What about an agent under a durable power of attorney
Question: My 97-year-old aunt has lived in Hartford, CT, for the past 40 years, now in an assisted living facility. Her will and trust documents
Question: Everything about mom’s assets and estate were kept confidential until after her passing. Can an agent under a durable power of attorney or a
Question: As POA, do I become responsible for paying for assisted living for my mom if she is turned down for Medicaid? If she
We advise all of our clients to execute durable powers of attorney appointing a trusted family member or friend to handle financial and legal matters
Question: My wife’s dad named her as his representative on his durable power of attorney, but her name is misspelled “Ann” and it should be
Key Takeaways: You can decide how many agents can act on your behalf and who they will be. You can elect to give your