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Stotler Hayes Group, LLC

The Power of a POA: Why We Must Keep Spreading the Word

As attorneys, we all understand the critical importance of appointing a legal agent to manage financial decisions in the event of incapacity. Most of us have our own Powers of Attorney in place—and likely for our parents as...more

Saul Ewing LLP

Planning for the Ongoing Care of Your Pets

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To many of us, our pets are members of the family. However, they are often overlooked in putting together an estate plan, where the traditional focus is on the disposition of a client’s assets and naming guardians for his or...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Special Needs Estate Planning: Ensuring a Secure Future for Your Loved One

Estate planning is a crucial process for anyone looking to protect their family and assets, but for families with a loved one who has special needs, it requires additional considerations. Without proper planning, a...more

Rivkin Radler LLP

Don’t Leave Your Final Wishes Open to Interpretation

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The media is filled with stories of deceased celebrities whose final wishes were either unknown or the subject of dispute. An important lesson: You can retain control of your finances after incapacity and remain in control of...more

Saiber LLC

Planning for Your Pet’s Care following Your Incapacity or Passing

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Whether you’re a dog lover, a cat person, or a caretaker for another kind of feathered, scaly, or furry friend, pets are an important part of our lives. Yet when individuals are creating their estate plan, their pet’s future...more

Cozen O'Connor

Top Ten Reasons You Need an Elder Law Attorney

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As the chair of the Elder Law Practice Group, I see a lot of issues that the firm’s clients encounter in their personal lives. As we begin the new year, I thought it appropriate to write about the areas of our practice that...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

Measuring Your Marbles: The World of Powers of Attorney

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Because this writer is now of “that age” and the topic of senior mental infirmity seems to be a focal point of the 2024 Presidential race, I have been watching a podcast about powers of attorney and their cousins the...more

Lowndes

All Eyes on Oher: The Crucial Role of Quality Legal Counsel for Proposed Wards in Guardianship Cases

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Michael Oher, retired NFL star, filed a petition in probate court on Monday asserting that he was tricked into consenting to a conservatorship (in Florida we refer to this as guardianship) which he believed was an adoption by...more

Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC

Avoiding Court-Appointed Guardianships: The How and Why

Say somebody close to you—a parent, a cousin, a friend—becomes incapacitated and is unable to make medical, financial or other personal decisions. If they have no planning documents in place (i.e., a power of attorney for...more

Pullman & Comley, LLC

What You Need to Know About Conservatorships in Connecticut

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There have been a few notable instances recently in pop culture that have shined a spotlight on conservatorships. As one might expect, the laws regarding conservatorships vary from state to state. Another type of individual...more

UB Greensfelder LLP

[Webinar] High Stakes Guardianships: Best Practices for Corporate Fiduciaries - October 12th, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT

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Join Ulmer attorneys Daniela Paez and John R. Harrison as they host a complimentary webinar on high stakes guardianships and best practices for corporate fiduciaries. During the interactive presentation, Daniela and John will...more

UB Greensfelder LLP

An Ohio Perspective on #FreeBritney

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I have been reading with a personal and professional interest the story of Britney Spears and her fight against her conservatorship. I join the many voices in commenting on a situation we all know little about personally, but...more

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