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?
Key Takeaways: A durable power of attorney can be effective upon signing it or only when the person becomes incapacitated. Making a durable power of attorney effective at the time of signing [...]
