Category Archives: Advanced Directives
Choosing Between A Durable Or General Power Of Attorney
No one wants to think about what will happen if they are ever unable to make decisions for themselves. Sadly, there are times when an illness or accident can render you incapacitated and someone else may have to make decisions for you. In these situations, a power of attorney is incredibly useful and effective…. Read More »
What Are The Different Types Of Power Of Attorney In Florida?
There are many different tools you can use to plan for the future, and a power of attorney is one of them. A power of attorney gives someone else, known as an agent, the authority to make decisions on your behalf in the event that you are unable to make decisions for yourself. An… Read More »
What Are The Advantages And Limitations Of A DPOA?
A durable power of attorney (DPOA) is a legal document that allows you, known as the principal, to designate someone, known as the agent, to manage your legal and financial affairs. Unlike other types of powers of attorney, the term ‚Äòdurable‚Äô refers to the fact that the authority granted to the agent remains in… Read More »
How Is Guardianship Different From A Power Of Attorney?
As people age or become incapacitated, they may not be able to oversee their financial or personal affairs on their own. When making your estate plan, you may wish to consider naming a person who can act as your power of attorney in the event you become incapacitated or unable to handle your financial… Read More »
Common Advance Healthcare Directives In Florida
It is not uncommon for Floridians to have strong opinions about the health care they do or do not wish to receive now, or in the future. If you ever suffer from a physical or mental incapacity, these feelings become even more important if you are not able to articulate them. Advance healthcare directives… Read More »
Advantages And Drawbacks Of A Durable Power Of Attorney
In Florida, a durable power of attorney is an important estate planning tool. This legal document will allow you, as the principal, to designate another person, who will become your agent, to manage your legal and financial affairs in the event that you cannot manage them on your own. While these legal documents are… Read More »
Benefits Of Designating A Health Care Surrogate
Creating an estate plan is an important step to secure your future and ensure that your wishes are respected. Certain estate planning documents, such as a will, can ensure that your property is distributed in the manner you wish and that your child has a guardian that becomes effective upon your death. However, there… Read More »
What Happens If You Do Not Have A Power Of Attorney?
Your Last Will and Testament is the foundation of any estate plan, but there are many other documents you should consider drafting so your best interests are protected. While some of these are not effective until you pass away, others come into effect during your lifetime. In Florida, a durable power of attorney will… Read More »
Why Appoint A Durable Power Of Attorney?
Appointing someone else as ‘power of attorney’ (POA) is very useful. When you appoint someone as your POA, they have the authority to act on your behalf. The POA is often referred to as the ‘agent’ and they will be empowered to take very specific actions. For example, if you appoint someone as your… Read More »
Four Important Elements To Your Durable Power Of Attorney
A durable power of attorney (DPOA) will give someone you trust the authority to manage your legal and financial affairs as you get older. If you are ever deemed incapacitated and cannot make decisions on your own, a DPOA allows the named individual to make legal and financial decisions for you. Unfortunately, a DPOA… Read More »