Legal Articles

• Power of Attorney, Durable Power of Attorney & Health Care Directives: What Is the Difference?
  Every state allows competent adults to grant another person the power to be their “agent”, to act on their behalf.  These powers generally fall under three different categories, each having different legal requirements.  They are a Power of Attorney, a Durable Power of Attorney, and a Health Care Directive/Proxy. A power of attorney is a document which allows an agent to … more
• How to Decide if You Need a Trust and Estates Attorney
  Do it yourself wills and estate planning documents are available on the internet and in your local office supply store. However, before you decide to purchase these resources it is important that you understand whether your interests would be better served by hiring an attorney to draft the documents for you.   Factors to Consider Before you make the decision about whether or not to … more