Appointing someone to act as your power of attorney may help you to keep control over your finances and medical decisions in the event you suffer mental incapacitation due to an accident or old age. Still, the idea that your power of attorney, also called your agent,...
Estate planning is a team effort. One element of this is your advisor — but even the best estate planning attorneys have a limited amount of power. There are other people involved in making a plan work. It depends on your situation, but they could include family...
If you are ready to prepare your will, have you considered who you wish to have as the executor? The person you name will be responsible for administering your estate after your death. This is a highly responsible position that requires careful thought on your part...
Like many people in California, you may have heard or read about an advance directive but you may not fully understand what it is or what it can do for you or for your family. As explained by the American Cancer Society, there are actually many types of documents...
