How Can I Avoid Durable Power of Attorney Abuse?
Question: I’m nervous appointing someone on my durable power of attorney since I understand it gives them complete power over my finances and legal matters. What can I do to make sure my [...]
Do You Need a Durable Power of Attorney If You Have a Revocable Trust with a Successor Trustee?
Question: Would successor trustee powers for financial and health management on incapacitation of primary trustee in a revocable trust obviate the need for a springing power of attorney when the [...]
9 Questions to Ask and Answer in Preparing Your Durable Power of Attorney
In the post Do I Need a Lawyer to Get a Durable Power of Attorney? I list the types of questions an attorney can help you answer in preparing your durable power of attorney, but let’s also [...]
Shouldn’t My Durable Power of Attorney Take Effect Only If I Become Incapacitated?
A power of attorney may be either immediate or “springing.” Most powers of attorney take effect immediately upon their execution, even if the understanding is that they will not be used until and [...]
