Estate Planning
What Is a Power of Attorney?
A power of attorney allows a person you appoint - your "attorney-in-fact" or agent - to act in your place for financial or other purposes when and if you ever become incapacitated or if you can't act on your own...
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Execute a Power of Attorney Before It's Too Late
A durable power of attorney is an extremely important estate planning tool, but many people delay completing this vital estate planning step until it’s too late and they no longer are legally capable of doing it.
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A Brief Overview of a Trustee's Duties
If you have been appointed the trustee of a trust, this is a strong vote of confidence in your judgment and trusthworthiness. It is also a major responsibility. ...
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What Is Cost Basis and How Do You Prove It?
Knowing the "cost basis" of your property is important for tax purposes, but proving cost basis can be difficult.
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What Is Undue Influence?
Saying that there has been "undue influence" is often used as a reason to contest a will or estate plan, but what does it mean?...
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