Category: Power of Attorney

Declining the Duty of Being Power of Attorney

Posted by Admin on October 19, 2018 with 0 Comment

We have all heard the importance of having a Will. You may also have heard about the importance and benefits of assigning a power of attorney to carry out your Will upon your death. But what happens when your power of attorney changes his or her mind? There are several reasons as to why a designated power of attorney does n...

Houston Estate Lawyer Answers, “How Does a Power of Attorney Document Work?

Posted by Kim Hegwood on March 7, 2017 with 0 Comment

A power of attorney (POA) is a document that serves as a written authorization to represent or act on another’s behalf. However, a POA does not necessarily give someone the right to make all decisions. There are different type of POAs, and they have different rules determining the abilities of the person named as Power of Attorney. As a Houston Estate Attorney, I want to be clear that if you a...

Houston Will Lawyers: Estate Planning Documents Everyone Needs Now

Posted by Kim Hegwood on January 2, 2017 with 0 Comment

We have all heard stories of families that found themselves in a tailspin because a loved one passed away or became incapacitated without a proper estate plan. No matter what your age, you could really leave your family with a mess to clean up during an already very emotional time if you get sick or die without the right legal documents in place. It is important to help make things as easy as p...

Complete a Complete Estate Plan

Posted by wpengine on November 14, 2016 with 0 Comment

When it comes to planning, the focus is typically on making you better prepared for the future. That means limiting taxes, creating wiser investment strategies, knowing when it’s best to claim Social Security and developing sustainable retirement income plans. All of these help you on the path to your financial future and your long-term goals. But The Brainerd (MN) Dispatch reports ...

A Few Words of Advice for Getting Married in Your Golden Years

Posted by wpengine on November 11, 2016 with 0 Comment

If you're in your senior years, you may want to think twice before tying the knot. The love bug can bite at any age, and that can include pain in your wallet. This advice comes from The Hartford (CT) Courant in its recent article “Fit to Be Tied? Think Twic...

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Another Young Actor Dies Without a Will

Posted by wpengine on September 26, 2016 with 0 Comment

Young adults and the millennial children of older adults are not who you’d think of as needing estate planning advice. These people are most likely away at college or just starting their careers and probably have little in financial assets.

Investment News’ recent article, Read More