Edie Ceccarelli, a 114-year-old woman from Mendocino County, California, was recently confirmed as the world’s third oldest person. Her longevity is a testament to her good health and strong spirit, but it also highlights the importance of estate planning.
Legal Documents Every College-Age Student Needs As a parent, you lose the ability to make decisions on your child’s behalf when he or she turns 18. You no longer have the right to make medical decisions or speak with their doctors. If you would still like to have the ability to speak to your child’s…
If you’re named the agent under someone’s power of attorney, the person gave you permission to step into their shoes and act on their behalf. Meet with an estate planning attorney to discuss your responsibilities and options.
As an estate planning attorney, I am often asked by clients where their original estate planning documents should be kept. Estate planning documents can include your original will, power of attorney, trust, or advance health care directive.
With the current concern around contracting COVID-19, people have been telling us they want protection for their incapacity now, in the event something were to happen to them.
