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Naming a Guardian: It’s More Important Than You Think

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It is easy to mistakenly assume that naming a guardian in estate planning documents is only critical for individuals with minor children. In reality, however, appointing a guardian is just as important for parents as it is...more

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP

Client Alert: S.C. Supreme Court finds Arbitration Agreement Executed by POA Unenforceable

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Last week the South Carolina Supreme Court emphasized the importance of the plain language of powers of attorney when determining the authority they grant. See Arrendondo v. SNH SE Ashley River Tenant, LLC, Op. No. 28011...more

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Caregivers Are Getting Younger, Making Planning for Long-Term Care Even More Important

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As baby boomers age, more and more millennials are becoming caregivers. Many are taking on this role while just getting started in their own lives, leading to difficult decisions about priorities. Proper planning can help...more

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Best practices for resolving patient incapacity issues

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With an aging population that continues to mature, many hospitals are struggling to address a growing problem: how to timely treat and discharge patients who lack mental capacity to provide informed consent to medical care....more

Cranfill Sumner LLP

Durable Power of Attorney: Is yours "Hot" Enough?

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Many states, including North Carolina, allow people to execute certain legal documents called Powers Attorney. In a Power of Attorney, a person, called the Principal, can appoint other trusted individuals, called Agents, to...more

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Senior Planning Checklist

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When preparing for the future, seniors and their families can follow this check-list to ensure their needs have been addressed....more

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

Mom Always Knew Best

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"Amy, I really need to talk to you about something important." My mom said this to me weeks after we found out that her cancer, which she battled for over five years, had returned. My mom and I were very close and talked...more

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Dispute Between Brothers Demonstrates Need to Plan for Long-Term Care

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A recent New Jersey appeals court case demonstrates how important it is for families to come up with a long-term care plan before an emergency strikes. The case involves two brothers who got into a fight over whether to place...more

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