Living on Borrowed Time Rogers Estate Planning
Living without a plan is living on borrowed time 1 in 3 people will become disabled or worse before retirement age. Those odds are simply too high to ignore.If you become incapacitated – unable to make your own legal, financial, and healthcare decisions – due to accident, health incident, drugs, or alcohol you family may have […]
Types of Power of Attorney | Bentonville Estate Planning Lawyer
Types of power of attorney come in several different forms. Major Types of Power of Attorney Limited Power of Attorney A limited power of attorney is a power of attorney that only allows another person to take limited actions for you. For example, if you are travelling, you can sign a power of attorney to […]
Bentonville Estate Planning: Why do I Need a Power of Attorney?
What is a Power of Attorney? A power of attorney is a legal document in which you name somebody else (agent or attorney-in-fact) to manage your legal and financial affairs for you. You can limit the power or make it unlimited. You can also set a time limit or other conditions which make the power […]
Springdale Estate Planning: How to Protect Your Assets and Prevent Probate
Durable Power of Attorney A Durable Power of Attorney allows you to pick a trusted family member or friend (your “attorney-in-fact” or “agent”) who will take care of managing your money and other property if you become mentally incompetent. That is, you are unable to make rational and informed decisions or become incapable of resisting […]
Are Powers of Attorney Once and Done? (Video)
You may think that once you have a Power of Attorney you’ll never need another one. Hi. I’m Gary the owner of DeWitt Law. We help you protect yourself, your money, and your property. The truth is that Power of Attorney documents should be updated if circumstances in your life change, such as family dynamics, […]
Simple Durable Power of Attorney
A simple durable power of attorney is something anyone over the age of 18 should have. Without it you risk having your decisions made by a Judge or somebody else you might not want making your choices. What is a Simple Durable Power of Attorney? A power of attorney is a legally binding document that […]
What is a Financial Power of Attorney? (Video)
What does a financial power of attorney do for you? Hi. I’m Gary the owner of DeWitt Law. We help you protect yourself, your money, and your property. A Financial Power of Attorney allows someone you name to take actions or make decisions for you if you are unable or unavailable to do so, such […]
Estate Planning Mistake #4 – Failing to Plan for Disability and Incapacity
Protecting Assets and Yourself With a Durable Power of Attorney
Hi, I’m A durable power of attorney is a document that appoints somebody you know and trust to manage your legal and financial affairs if you can’t or don’t want to. Without a durable power of attorney, your family may be forced to go to court to get a “guardianship” over you. A guardianship is […]
Why Not DIY for Powers of Attorney? (Video)
You may be tempted to do it yourself or use an online service. DIY planning is fraught with danger. Hi. I’m Gary the owner of DeWitt Law. We help you make life easier for you and your family by avoiding the nightmare of probate for your peace of mind One mistake can lead to everything […]