The “Super” Powers of Attorney (Video)
What are the super powers of attorney? Hi. I’m Gary the owner of DeWitt Law. We help you make life easier for your family by avoiding the nightmare of probate for your peace of mind A power of attorney empowers someone else to speak for you when you can’t. If you are injured, suffer a […]
FAQ: What is a power of attorney?
Simple question, complex answer. Mike is buying a house, but is a traveling salesman. He cannot make it to the closing, so signs a paper allowing his brother to sign at closing on his behalf. That is a sample of a power of attorney. In this case it is specific and temporary. A power of […]
Do You Need an Attorney to Create a Power of Attorney?
You may think it’s ok to create your own Power of Attorney online using a “fill in the blank” form. Hi. I’m Gary the owner of DeWitt Law. Power of Attorney documents are not “one size fits all”. A cookie-cutter form may not cover specific situations in your life. Rules vary from state to state. […]
Powers of Attorney
Who should have a power of attorney? Everybody. Seriously. You never know when fate will strike and you can’t make decisions for a few days. People going to boot camp should have a temporary power of attorney so somebody can pay their bills while they are away. People going to a nursing home should also […]
Are You Fully Prepared? (Video)
Most Americans are not fully prepared for auto accidents, household mishaps, medical incidents, dementia, and more… Yes, you carry home, auto, and health insurance. But, that isn’t enough. Hi, I’m Gary the owner of DeWitt Law. We take care of you every step of the way so you can care for your family. I see […]
How Should I Choose My Agent for My Durable Power of Attorney? (Video)
Choosing the agent or attorney-in-fact for your durable power of attorney is perhaps one of the most important decisions you can make. Here are some things you should consider. This is a very important decisions. It doesn’t have to be your oldest child because they are oldest. Everybody has strengths, and you should use those […]
3 BIGGEST Common Estate Planning Mistakes (Video)
What are 3 mistakes that can cost a LOT of money and take away control? I’m going to cover the 3 big mistakes that can cost a lot of money and take away control. Then I’ll tell you how to fix them. Hi. I’m Gary the owner of DeWitt Law. You know you need a […]
Do You Have Power of Attorney Over Your Spouse? (Video)
You might have heard that you automatically have a power of attorney over your spouse. Hi. I’m Gary the owner of DeWitt Law. We help you Protect Yourself, Your Family, Money, and Your Property from Common but Unforeseeable Dangers. That just isn’t true. The law in this case considers the individual to be separate and […]
Why Should I Plan if I’m Not Rich? (Video)
Marge didn’t have much. Her home and that was about it. Marge had to go into the nursing home. However, she had never gotten around to preparing a power of attorney. Her family had to go through the courts and get a guardianship to be able to make financial and healthcare decisions. Then, when it […]
Why don’t I just put my children’s name on everything?
Having another person’s name does make it easier for them to pay the bills and manage money for you. BUT they have complete access to your money. As a joint owner, they have the right to use the money for their own purposes. WORSE their creditors have access to your money. A safer strategy is […]