Question: Should your trustees on your revocable trust be the same people as those named on your durable power of attorney? Do you recommend bank trust departments for powers of attorney? [...]

Question: I served as trustee and POA for a friend who was ill for over 4 years. The estimated assets were approximately $2 million at the time I assumed responsibilities for her 12 registered [...]

Question: My durable power of attorney contains the phrase: “It shall not be deemed to be self-dealing on the part of my attorney-in-fact herein to make gifts, transfers or dispositions to [...]

Question: I have an elderly father with late-stage Alzheimer’s disease. My sister has power of attorney for him. More than two years ago, I asked for information on his assets and [...]

Question: As POA, do I become responsible for paying for assisted living for my mom if she is turned down for Medicaid? If she is approved and gets Medicaid but it doesn’t cover the full [...]