by David Edwards | Mar 29, 2018 | Power of Attorney
Some people get nervous when they think about signing a Power of Attorney. Maybe they saw a movie where a guy was swindled out of a fortune when he signed one. Maybe giving someone control over your affairs is unsettling to you. Whatever the case may be, Powers of... 
by David Edwards | Jan 10, 2018 | EP-PowersOfAttorneyPage, Power of Attorney
Think of all the decisions you make in a week or a month — how much money you spend, or save, whether you get your car fixed, whether you go to the doctor if you aren’t feeling well. What will happen if you can’t make those decisions for yourself?... 
by David Edwards | Nov 20, 2017 | EP-PowersOfAttorneyPage, Power of Attorney
Completing a Power of Attorney document is one of the most impactful things you can do to lessen the burden of caregiving on your family and loved ones. A do-it-yourself Power of Attorney often misses the mark and can’t accomplish what they are... by David Edwards | Jul 26, 2017 | Aging Parents, Power of Attorney
Every estate plan needs a good helper(s). Choosing helpers can be really tough. These people will be responsible for making decisions when you can’t make them for yourself. A power of attorney for healthcare will allow someone to help you make a variety of... 
by David Edwards | Dec 15, 2015 | Elder Care Advising, EP-PowersOfAttorneyPage, Power of Attorney
Last week we gave you a secret test you could give a named helper (or potential helper) to see if they might be up to the task. But what sorts of things might you need help with? There are generally two categories… Help With Finances A recent National Institutes... 
by David Edwards | Sep 22, 2015 | Elder Care Advising, Estate Planning, Power of Attorney
Good “helpers” are essential to an effective plan. Could the people you’ve chosen as executor, trustee, power of attorney, or guardian pass this simple test? Every Estate Plan Needs a Good Helper We talk about good “helpers” a lot, and...