What Is Springing Power of Attorney?

Powers of attorney are a critical part of any estate plan, but in many situations, a springing power of attorney—that only “springs” into action should you become debilitated—might be worth thinking about. Estate planning comprises of different kinds of documents, all of them serving a specific intent. Placing a power of attorney (POA) with your…

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Guardianship Basics

A guardian is an individual that is appointed — through a court or by being appointed in a legal document—for making decisions for another person (commonly called the “ward”) that can’t make decisions for themselves. The kinds of decisions that a guardian could make comprise of: Giving permission to medical care and/or treatments; Buying or…

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