The future is unpredictable. We don't know when something can happen that might incapacitate us from being able to make important governing decisions about our estate. But what is in our control now is the ability to put certain things in place so that if we were to...
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Don’t only consider health when thinking about advance directives
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Jul 12, 2017 | Powers Of Attorney
An advance directive can tell your children what you want them to do in terms of medical care. You can also set up a medical power of attorney, giving a child the power to make those decisions for you. Many people just think about their current health. If you're very...
What tasks does a financial agent carry out?
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Jun 30, 2017 | Powers Of Attorney
Using a financial power of attorney, you essentially make someone else your financial agent. This gives them legal power to handle your money. They're obligated to work toward your best interests, but they do things that you can't realistically do for yourself at your...
3 questions to ask as your parents age
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Apr 21, 2017 | Powers Of Attorney
Your parents are growing older. While it can be uncomfortable to talk about end-of-life situations, you know that it's important to do in time. What are some important questions to ask? First, do you know what type of life support and end-of-life care your parents...
What are important qualities for powers of attorney to have?
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Feb 10, 2017 | Powers Of Attorney
Once you've made the decision to draft the basic estate planning documents, you may have some questions. For instance, what qualities should the person whom you designate as power of attorney have? Different people have different strengths and weaknesses, so keep in...
30-somethings should get on board with estate planning
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Feb 3, 2017 | Powers Of Attorney
Estate planning attorneys often urge their 30-something clients to commit to at least the basics of a viable estate plan. Especially for those with young children, it's urgent to make sure that if disaster strikes the primary wage-earner, the family is still...
The power of a power of attorney
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Dec 30, 2016 | Powers Of Attorney
When you are hale and hearty in the prime of your life, it can be difficult to imagine that one day your body and mind may become too debilitated to carry out your personal and business decisions. Yet an accident or sudden, catastrophic illness can incapacitate anyone...
The different types of powers of attorney
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Nov 10, 2016 | Powers Of Attorney
This post will examine the different types of powers of attorney that clients may wish to include with their estate planning documents. Powers of attorney allow another person, who is known as your attorney-in-fact, to act in your stead as a fiduciary of you, the...
What are the advantages of a living will?
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Oct 6, 2016 | Powers Of Attorney
Whether based on a traumatic personal experience or a fear of the unknown, many people find the prospect of planning for an incapacitating or potentially deadly injury or illness to be a highly unappealing endeavor. While this makes sense, it's important to understand...
How can I include health care matters in my estate plan? – II
On Behalf of Cushing & Dolan, P.C. | Aug 2, 2016 | Powers Of Attorney
In our last post, our blog spent some time discussing how a person's estate plan can't be considered truly complete until they have made the necessary arrangements for their medical care, something that can actually be accomplished relatively easily thanks in large...
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