Posts Categorized: Power of Attorney

A Quick Review of the Different Types of Powers of Attorney

Nov 9, 2012 / By: Deborah Sexton, Estate Planning Attorney

Category: Estate Planning, Power of Attorney

Powers of attorney are very useful documents because, in part, they offer people such a wide variety of options. There are numerous types of powers of attorney you can employ, each of which has its...

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HIPAA Release FAQ

Oct 10, 2012 / By: Deborah Sexton, Estate Planning Attorney

Category: HIPAA, Incapacity Planning, Power of Attorney

Question 1: What is HIPAA, and Why is it Important? Congress passed the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability act in 1996,  commonly referred to under the acronym HIPAA. The law limits who has access to your...

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Elder Care Medical Documents for Elderly Parents

Oct 1, 2012 / By: Deborah Sexton, Estate Planning Attorney

Category: Elder Care, Elder Law, Incapacity Planning, Power of Attorney

Though it can be very difficult to speak to elderly or aging parents about the need for them to prepare important elder care documents, it’s a conversation you will want to have if your parents...

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Death Is No Obstacle to Identity Thieves

Jul 30, 2012 / By: Deborah Sexton, Estate Planning Attorney

Category: Estate Planning, Power of Attorney, probate

Millions of Americans have to deal with the headache of identity theft every year. Even though it may not result in the loss of money, identity theft can cause you to spend a lot of...

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Digital Estate Planning – 2 Practical Concerns

May 11, 2012 / By: Deborah Sexton, Estate Planning Attorney

Category: Estate Planning, Power of Attorney, Wills

Concern 1: Your digital legacy. Planning to transfer your digital assets after you die or in the event you fall ill requires you to carefully inventory your properties. This goes beyond your email accounts or...

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E-Lawyers And Estate Plans: A Bad Mix

Apr 25, 2012 / By: Deborah Sexton, Estate Planning Attorney

Category: Estate Planning, Power of Attorney, Wills

The internet has changed so much of our day-to-day lives that we often rely on it when we really shouldn’t. If you’re beginning the estate planning process, you may be tempted to try out one...

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Do I Need A Financial Power Of Attorney?

Apr 13, 2012 / By: Deborah Sexton, Estate Planning Attorney

Category: Estate Planning, Incapacity Planning, Power of Attorney

Question 1: Do I have someone who I can rely upon to manage my finances? If you do, you can ensure that person takes control of your financial affairs if you become incapacitated by naming...

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Springing Durable Power of Attorney

Mar 7, 2012 / By: Deborah Sexton, Estate Planning Attorney

Category: Power of Attorney, springing power

When it comes to using a power of attorney, there are a lot of terms that you may come across. Many of these terms have very specific meanings, each of which is important to understand...

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Will the Social Security Administration Accept My Power of Attorney? And Other POA Questions.

Feb 29, 2012 / By: Deborah Sexton, Estate Planning Attorney

Category: Power of Attorney

They will only communicate with and work with an individual named as the Representative Payee.

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When Is My Power of Attorney Effective?

Feb 27, 2012 / By: Deborah Sexton, Estate Planning Attorney

Category: Power of Attorney

For example, a financial power of attorney can be effective immediately or it can spring to life when a specific event occurs (i.e. your disability.)

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