It is a topic no parent wants to think about: What would happen to your children if you were gone? However, facing this question is one of the most loving and powerful things you can do for your kids. If you take no steps to legally nominate a guardian for your minor children, a judge who does not know your family will determine who raises them. The nominated guardian will be responsible for raising and caring for your children when you cannot.

You may have signed a financial power of attorney (POA) that allows one or more people to act on your behalf if and when you become unable to act for yourself. However, a financial POA is not valid in certain situations. Knowing the limitations of a financial power of attorney is an often-overlooked aspect of estate planning. To ensure that you have anticipated every contingency, you should discuss with your estate planning attorney the POA exceptions noted in this article.

For most people, the phrase “power of attorney” means very little. Even for those educated on the subject, it is easy to forget exactly who serves what role and why. Whether you are unfamiliar with the concept or simply need a refresher, keep reading to learn what it means to be an agent under a power of attorney.   To begin, it is helpful to understand what is being asked of an agent under a power of attorney. A person appointed to the role becomes a representative of the pr

Do not dwell on it, but as a good parent, consider what would happen if you and your child’s other parent were unable to care for them.

Beneficiary designations can have serious unintended consequences. Make sure your estate planning strategies leave your intended legacy.

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Roughly two-thirds of Americans do not have an estate plan, according to a recent survey from Caring.com.[1] If you are among the...

You may be asked to be power of attorney for a family member or friend. Your person may be planning for when they might become unable to...