Having an Advanced Healthcare Directive (“AHCD”) is not only recommended for elder adults and those facing physical challenges, but for everyone, young or old, healthy or sick. An AHCD allows you to direct an agent as to precisely what medical treatment–or lack of treatment-- should be taken if you…
Creating a Power of Attorney is very simple and has plenty of benefits and advantages. This legal document allows you to give authorization to an individual, known as an agent (or attorney-in-fact), to mange your property and finances. The agent can take care of everyday tasks on your…
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Gloria Cordova
Thursday, 01 August 2013 08:09
How are conservatorships created and why are they beneficial? A court has the authority to appoint an individual or an organization as a "conservator" to manage a person, a person's estate or sometimes both. This appointment occurs when the person is unable to care for themself or manage their…
In your estate plan you designate someone to manage and distribute your assets upon your death or incapacity. Your assets include all real property (i.e. home and land) and personal property, bank accounts, cars, etc... If you die intestate and do not have a will or trust your assets, and…
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Gloria Cordova
Tuesday, 12 February 2013 09:11
What is a revocable living trust and how will it benefit me? One of the most beneficial aspects of a trust is that it allows the beneficiaries, after the death of the owners (or Settlors) to avoid probate. Probate is an extremely expensive legal process and…
Estate Planning is a process which gives you control over who will inherit your assets after your death. Typically it includes a trust, a power of attorney, an advance directive, and a will–although everybody’s needs are different. It includes a legal document known as a will. There is much to…