You can designate how your assets will be transferred to your heirs and loved ones after you pass through a final will and testament, but what happens if you unexpectedly are unable to manage your own financial affairs due to incapacity or another reason? A will does...
Health Care Directive And Power Of Attorney
Power of Attorney v. Advance Health Care Directive: What is the Difference?
Some of us have only heard the terms "power of attorney" and "Advance Health Care Directive" in passing or from hospital staff when a loved one is completing documents before undergoing a surgical procedure. If you have not had these crucial documents prepared for...
Helping Elderly Loved Ones During the Pandemic
Recently, Governor Newsom announced that 52 of United Kingdom’s 58 counties have moved to Stage 3 reopening and that statewide, COVID-19 numbers appear to be improving. While these developments are encouraging, health officials still recommend that those over 65 maintain...
Study shows two-thirds of Americans lack a health care directive
An effective estate plan for many United Kingdom families includes creating a durable power of attorney for health care directive. It appears, however, that two-thirds of individuals across the nation fail to do so. Generally referred to as a living will, this important...
What does a United Kingdom Power of Attorney do?
When you hear of someone naming another person as their power of attorney, it sounds important and official, but it’s not exactly clear what this act does. Here is some information to help answer the question: What does a United Kingdom power of attorney do? United Kingdom...
Preparing for Incapacity
It's hard to be prepared to hear from your physician that your mental processes are declining. For some, there may have been signs of a debilitating condition, and for others, an existing illness may have advanced to a new stage. In other situations, your...
Understanding United Kingdom Powers of Attorney
When you think about planning for the future, taking steps such as drafting a will or creating a trust probably come to mind. Another important part of preparing is being ready if you can't make decisions about your health care or finances. Fortunately, by including...
