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How Many Witnesses Do I Need for My Estate Planning Documents?

A durable power of attorney is a written document, whereby a person (“the principal”) can authorize or grant authority to another individual (or individuals, called the “agent” or the “attorney-in-fact”) to perform certain tasks on behalf of the principal, whether or not the principal is under a disability. nj.com’s recent article, “Don’t mess up this estate planning document,” says that whether two...

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How Do I Make a Living Will?

Drafting a living will now is a prudent move that gives you a say in how you want to be treated at the end of your life. The (St. George UT) Spectrum’s recent article, “How to Make a Living Will,” explains that to adequately detail your wishes concerning your end-of-life medical treatment, you should have two legal documents: a living will that tells your...

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What To Do When A Family Member Passes Away

When a person dies, and after his or her family members have dealt with their initial emotions, the real work begins, according to Kiplinger in the article “5 Things to Do the Moment a Loved One Passes Away.” If you know you are named as executor of the will, take these steps to be sure that the named beneficiaries receive as much...

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