Category Archives: Powers of Attorney

What happens if the medical provider doesn’t honor the familys wishes?

The Orlando Sentinel has an article about a lawsuit where a hospital and nursing home ignored a do not resuscitate order: Lawsuit raises issues about end-of-life wishes I haven’t seen the lawsuit and I don’t know how likely it is … Continue reading

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Another reason to move your financial accounts to Florida

I’ve suggested in the past, if you move to Florida from out of state, you should move bank accounts, investment accounts, retirement accounts to a Florida institution, or at least to a Florida Branch of a national institution. By doing … Continue reading

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When powers of attorney are rejected

Sometimes, banks, and other businesses, will question a power of attorney; most frequently they will insist that “their” power of attorney be used; and sometimes, they question the authority of the agent and simply refuse to accept the power of … Continue reading

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The importance of having documents in place ahead of time.

Over the years, I’ve received a number of calls from spouses or children where their loved one is dying. And typically, they are in a bit of a panic; not necessarily because of the impending death, frequently they’re dealing with … Continue reading

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What can you do when a loved one is near death?

Sometimes I get phone calls asking about what to do when someone is dying.  Typically, the person is in the hospital, or a nursing home, or hospice, and it’s apparent that they are near the end.  Family members want to … Continue reading

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Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples, Part 3

So, if you’re wanting to allow someone who you are not married to access to make decisions for  you and to run your life if you are unable to do so, what are the options? Basically, there’s three documents you … Continue reading

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