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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

Offit Kurman

Peace of Mind in a Signature: The Power of Attorney Advantage

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Life can be unpredictable. Illness, injury, or cognitive impairment can strike without warning, leaving even the most organized among us unable to manage daily affairs. When that happens, who will pay your bills, manage your...more

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP

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

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

Ward and Smith, P.A.

Unpacking Your Estate Plan When Moving to North Carolina

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If you have recently moved to North Carolina, you are not alone. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, more than 300,000 people who called North Carolina home in 2018 lived in another state the previous year. Whether your...more

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You Have Been Named as an Agent Under a Wisconsin Power of Attorney: Now What?

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Maybe you were informed ahead of time or maybe you found out when you were first called upon to act. In any event, someone (a parent, a sibling, a friend, a neighbor) named you as their agent or attorney-in-fact under a...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.

Revoking a Power of Attorney

If for any reason, you become unhappy with the person you have appointed to make decisions for you under a durable power of attorney, you may revoke the power of attorney at any time. There are a few steps you should take to...more

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