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What are the benefits of working with a professional to have these documents prepared?

February 28, 2017 by smithall_admin Leave a Comment

As professionals, we can offer you legal advice and work with you so that your wishes are specifically tailored to your personal circumstances. We can guide you through cost-effective options with respect to the distribution of your assets and answer any questions you may have with respect to your obligations to any dependents. If you […]

What is the difference between a Representation Agreement and an Advanced Directive?

February 28, 2017 by smithall_admin

A Representation Agreement appoints a person of your choosing to make health care and personal care decisions for you when you are no longer capable of making those decisions yourself. An Advanced Directive is a legally binding document which specifies what health care decisions you want made, in the event you are no longer capable […]

Why might I want an Attorney?

February 28, 2017 by smithall_admin

Appointing a person to be your Attorney under a Power of Attorney allows that person to take care of any financial responsibilities or legal matters that you have, in the event that you become incapacitated, experience illness or an accident, or in the event that you are not available due to a job situation, travel, […]

Why should I have a will?

February 28, 2017 by smithall_admin

If you have a valid will, you get to decide how your assets are distributed after your passing, and to whom. In a will, you can also appoint who is to be the legal guardian of any minor children. If you do not have a will, your assets are distributed, and guardians are appointed for […]

What exactly is a Power of Attorney?

February 14, 2017 by smithall_admin

A Power of Attorney is a document in which you appoint someone to make financial and legal decisions on your behalf. It is valid only while you are living and the power ends upon your death. A Power of Attorney does not include the power to make health and/or personal care decisions on someone’s behalf.

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