by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | Aug 2, 2023 | Blog
Are you and your family enjoying the arrival of summer, with the longer days, cherished moments with aging loved ones, family cookouts, and refreshing swims at the pool or beach? Summer does bring lots of delight, but along with its pleasures for all family members, you and your family need to remain vigilant about a potential hazard in Florida. Because of the soaring temperatures, our aging loved ones are more susceptible to heat-related...
by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | Aug 2, 2023 | Blog
Have you ever thought about how often you have moved in your life? In fact, American society has never been more mobile. There are many reasons people move, but a move across state lines may have been motivated by lower taxes, better job prospects, warmer weather or a desire to be closer to one’s grandchildren. Whatever the reasoning, moving to a different state is a signal that updating your estate plan is necessary. This is because each...
by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | Jul 16, 2023 | Blog
Determining the right health care decision maker for you is an important aspect of estate planning. Your health care decision maker will have the important role of making medical decisions on your behalf if you become unable to do so due to incapacity or illness. Your health care decision maker should be able to act as you and make the decisions you would, not substitute their judgment for yours. This is an important role in any estate plan. We...
by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | Jul 11, 2023 | Blog
In the realm of legal and financial matters, having a solid Florida estate plan in place is paramount. A crucial component of any comprehensive estate plan is a durable power of attorney. This vital document bestows the legal authority upon a trusted agent to make important decisions on behalf of the principal, especially in circumstances when they are unable to act or are absent. Whether it is granting the power to take action on real...
by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | Jun 21, 2023 | Blog
There is nothing more devastating for a family than to learn a loved one has been diagnosed with cancer, especially an aging parent. When you learn the news, so many questions rush through your head: How much time do we have? What do we need to do? Is there a cure in sight? What health care needs will they have now? What can I do to help? Do they need a second opinion? These are just the start of the list of questions you need answers to that...
