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 | Jan 3, 2023 | Blog
Did you enjoy visiting your parents at the beginning of the holiday season? Do you feel with each passing year that they are becoming more dependent on external assistance? Are you ready for what may face them in the future? Do you know if they have a power of attorney? What about who is listed on it? Although it may be difficult, it is important for you and your parents to have a conversation about their wishes for now and in the future and...
by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | Dec 20, 2022 | Blog
Are you the adult child of senior parents? Do you know if your parents have completed their Florida estate plan? Do you know if they have talked with a Florida elder law attorney about long-term care planning? Long-term care planning is important and may have an affect on you, as the adult child of your senior parents. Let us tell you why. Have you ever heard of the term, filial responsibility? Filial responsibility refers to an adult child’s...
by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | Dec 6, 2022 | Blog
Do you anticipate this time of year and look forward to spending the holidays with your family? Does decorating, cooking, and shopping in anticipation of having visitors over to your home delight you? Do you use the holidays as an opportunity to sit down and visit your senior relatives whom you have not seen for some time? Are you noticing that they are becoming more fragile and less able to take care of themselves as they age? With these...
by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | Nov 1, 2022 | Blog
Do you have a loved one who was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease? We know that this is a challenging time both for your loved one and you. Do you know exactly what Alzheimer’s is and what it may mean for your loved one? Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia that can cause problems with memory, thinking, cognition, and behavior. Symptoms usually, but not always, develop slowly and worsen over time. The end-stages of the disease...
