Despite the rapid rate at which our technology evolves, we cannot yet be in two places at once. At least, not physically. While digital identification processes have made it easier than ever to open bank accounts and even start trading from the comfort of your living room, there are many processes for which we require …
Estate planning tools can be powerful when used appropriately. A power of attorney can be used to grant designated individuals, or “agents”, the right to act on your behalf, whether in a limited capacity or to fulfill a single purpose. Different power of attorney documents is used for different purposes. Most of the time, a …
A power of attorney grants an agent the ability to act in the principal’s name, within the limitations set by the power of attorney document itself. A power of attorney can be sweeping and vague, or it can be incredibly targeted. For example, you could create a power of attorney to give someone the ability …
You do not need a lawyer to get or create a power of attorney in California. A power of attorney is a document giving another person (named your “agent”) the right to act in your name (wherein you are the “principal”) within the scope and limitations set by the document. A power of attorney can …
Preparation is always good. We have no way of knowing what the future might hold, and with a little bit of foresight, we can save ourselves and our families a lot of grief and trouble. That is the basic ethos behind estate planning tools like durable power of attorney documents (POAs), which enable someone (an …
A power of attorney and a will are two very different documents, and even when one person is appointed as both someone’s agent and their executor, the tasks that each position entail are very different as well. In the state of California, you can choose to have the same person take on the role of …
When securing your estate, it pays to remember that choosing the right person for the job can make an astounding difference. You can secure your assets through trust agreements and a well-written will, but the management of your estate during and after your death will require the calm and experienced hand of a trusted friend …
A power of attorney essentially permits another person to make choices in your name. In its simplest form, a document acting as a power of attorney can be life-changing, life-saving, and very dangerous in the wrong hands. Because of that – and because of the value we place on choice and individual liberty – creating …