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The Pros and Cons to Durable Powers of Attorney

Durable powers of attorney (POA), also commonly known as a financial power of attorney, can be a very useful tool for estate purposes. A durable POA is a document that allows someone to make financial decisions on someone else’s behalf. A durable POA is set for long-term, general use, versus for one specific instance, such [...]

admin2020-08-17T14:38:24+00:00August 17th, 2020|Estate Planning, Uncategorized|

Three Times Where a Power Of Attorney Is Vital

Our Raleigh-area clients often ask us whether a power of attorney is vital. In a word, yes. A power of attorney gives a person the power to make decisions on behalf of someone else and can be very important for many reasons. Here are three instances where a power of attorney is vital: College-aged [...]

admin2020-07-23T18:46:08+00:00July 23rd, 2020|Estate Planning|