On behalf of Kirtland & Seal, L.L.C. | Mar 27, 2019 | Estate Planning, Firm News
You know, sooner or later, your day will come, and your heirs will be left trying to make sure that your final wishes are followed. As a result, you’ve had a will made and taken other preparations to make things easier. Now, what do you do with everything? What...
On behalf of Kirtland & Seal, L.L.C. | Mar 21, 2019 | Estate Planning, Firm News
There are times when you need to revoke the power of attorney you granted someone in the past. A few weeks ago, we talked about some of the reasons people have for revoking a power of attorney (POA). Now, let’s talk about the right way to revoke a POA —...
On behalf of Kirtland & Seal, L.L.C. | Mar 14, 2019 | Elder Law, Firm News
You took a smart step and gave a trusted relative or friend your health care power of attorney — which is excellent. But, did you sit down and discuss exactly what your wishes are? All too often, people assume that their health care proxies know what they want...
On behalf of Kirtland & Seal, L.L.C. | Mar 7, 2019 | Estate Planning, Firm News
In modern-day America, blended families are common. In fact, the U.S. Census Bureau reports that more than half of American families are the result of remarriages. There are a whopping 1,300 stepfamilies created each day in this country. Unfortunately, the emotional...
On behalf of Kirtland & Seal, L.L.C. | Mar 2, 2019 | Elder Law, Firm News
A power of attorney (POA) grants someone the power to act on your behalf, with all of the decision-making capability that you normally have. POAs can be drafted for both medical and financial concerns and are often used by people to manage the affairs of their...
