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Get your GuideI have a power of attorney (POA) for my mother (she is 90 years old with dementia) who lives with me and my wife in Texas. She has gone to visit my sister in California, and my sister wants her money. Can my sister have the POA rewritten to have her designated as POA and revoke my POA? My mother has not been declared i...
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Learn More About EldercareSocial Security recipients who need to change their direct deposit information and cannot prove their identity online will have to go to a Social Security Administration office to do so.
Read moreA pet trust is a legal tool that can be put into place to ensure that your dog, cat, or other companion animal receives care even if you are no longer there to provide it and provides the financial support to do so. Consider three famous pet trust cases and consider the lessons you can learn so your furry family members can be protected through your plan.
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Read moreA recent survey of American adults aged 50 to 94 finds that many seniors are unprepared for the financial and logistical aspects of long-term care, with widespread misconceptions about coverage options.
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