If you live in West Virginia, having a Power of Attorney (POA) can be one of the most important legal steps you take to protect yourself and your loved ones. A Power of Attorney allows you to give someone you trust the legal authority to act on your behalf if you can’t make decisions for yourself.
Read MoreDivorce is one of life’s biggest transitions. While you’re focused on moving forward emotionally and financially, one critical step is often overlooked — updating your estate plan after divorce.
Read MoreAn essential estate package consists of five documents: a Last Will and Testament, a Durable Power of Attorney, a Durable Healthcare Power of Attorney, a HIPAA Release form and a Final Disposition Instruction sheet.
Read MoreA house and a sound estate plan have tremendous similarities that do not immediately meet the eye. Both are comprised of a firm foundation to build on, solid walls to protect all sides, and a roof to shelter when the proverbial sky is falling. But a house is a legitimate structure and an estate plan is just a bunch of legal documents with no foundation, walls, or a roof. What gives? The analogy unfolds below.
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