If you can answer YES to ANY of these questions then YES, you do (and you probably also need a Living Will and Financial Power of Attorney, but we will talk about them another day!). 1) Do I want to direct who gets my assets? If you have a family member that you don’t want to inherit any part of your estate, you need a will. If you have a child who you believe should have a larger share of your ...
It’s a new decade! So is it time to visit your attorney to review/update your estate plan? Why, you may ask? Because we all need to plan to take care of ourselves while we are alive. Estate planning is not just for when we die, but to help us and our loved ones live the best life possible. Our lawyers at Duffy North have seen too many cases where bad things have happened because people did not ...
Take the Stress Out of Estate Planning with Duffy North Being prepared for your meeting with our team of Montgomery County estate planning lawyers can help to make this an easy, stress-free endeavor. You can bring some items that will help us. Once we have all of the information that we need, we can draft a Will , Power of Attorney , or Living Will that is the perfect fit for you and your loved ...
What is a Power of Attorney (P.O.A.)? A Power of Attorney is a document where you appoint a person or organization (known as your “agent”) to manage your affairs. There are different types, with each giving your agent a different level of control. Since aging, getting sick or hurt or just daily life commitments happen to everyone, you need a P.O.A. in place for when the unexpected occurs. It’s ...
If you can answer YES to ANY of these questions then YES, you do (and you probably also need a Living Will and Financial Power of Attorney, but we will talk about them another day!). 1) Do I want to direct who gets my assets? If you have a family member that you don’t want to inherit any part of your estate, you need a will. If you have a child who you believe should have a larger share of your ...
