Can a Power of Attorney Withdraw Money from Bank Account?
March 9, 2023
The first step in understanding whether a power of attorney can transfer money to themselves is to understand the different types of power of attorney.
What Is Included in an Estate Inventory?
January 9, 2023
One of the essential steps in the probate process is filing an inventory of all the assets that are part of the estate.
What Happens to Investment Accounts when Someone Dies?
July 15, 2022
What investment powers does a personal representative in a probate or a trustee in a trust administration have to manage the decedent’s assets?
Your Cryptocurrency and NFTs Need to Be Included in Your Estate Plan
June 27, 2022
Handled incorrectly, these popular assets could go poof. You need a password-sharing plan, a plan for naming beneficiaries and possibly a trust.
How to Handle Digital Assets in a Will
April 28, 2022
The rapid rise in circulation and growing popularity of cryptocurrencies is prompting attorneys and estate planners to adjust, as digital assets are inherited through wills, trusts and estates, according to experts who warn of the danger of lost or misappropriated assets.
Who Is the Best Choice for Power of Attorney?
February 28, 2022
These agents take over your affairs in specific areas, if you become physically or mentally incapacitated.
What Power Does an Executor Have?
January 27, 2022
If a loved one asks you to be the executor of their estate, think carefully before you take on this responsibility.
What are Digital Assets in a Will?
January 14, 2022
Most family members may not have a clue what we have floating out in cyberspace. Accessing or deleting accounts can be tricky for family members, if they don’t have your login credentials.
Do You Need Power of Attorney If You Have a Joint Account?
September 16, 2021
As you know, a power of attorney (POA) allows another person, the Attorney-in-Fact (AIF), to conduct business on behalf of the principal. The POA authorizes the AIF to sign for and on behalf of the principal.
What Happens when Homeowner Dies without Will?
April 30, 2021
How do we move into probate, so we do not lose the house and bank accounts, while not killing ourselves in the process?