In planning how to have your financial affairs managed by others if you become unable to manage your own financial affairs, it’s not enough simply to have a revocable living trust. There are many financial transactions that legally cannot be handled by the trustee of your living trust. For example, if you become unable to … Continue reading Importance of Your Durable General Power of Attorney
All California competent adults should consider signing a California Advance Health Care Directive. In this document, you empower someone to make medical decisions for you if you become unable to give informed consent to your medical decisions. You name your first choice and your alternate choices. In the aftermath of the Terri Schiavo case, most … Continue reading Advance Health Care Directive: State Your Wishes for Your Care
Elder Law encompasses counseling, planning, and document preparation for the following: Who will be your legal health care advocate if you cannot speak for yourself? What are your wishes for the type of care you do and do not want? Who will manage your financial affairs if you are incapacitated — and what rules do … Continue reading What is “Elder Law” anyway?
In planning how to have your financial affairs managed by others if you become unable to manage your financial affairs, it’s not enough simply to have a revocable living trust because there are many financial transactions that legally cannot be handled by the trustee of your living trust. For example, if you become unable to … Continue reading Your durable general power of attorney is an essential part of your estate plan
In planning how to have your financial affairs managed by others if you become unable to manage your financial affairs, it’s not enough simply to have a revocable living trust because there are many financial transactions that legally cannot be handled by the trustee of your living trust. For example, if you become incompetent, your … Continue reading Your durable general power of attorney is an essential part of your estate plan