by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | Aug 2, 2022 | Blog
If you were to suddenly become incapacitated due to an accident, injury or disease, what would happen to you? What if your advanced age keeps you from an ability to properly keep up with all your medications, regular hygiene, or basic finances? Are you planning for a family member to step in and take over your affairs? Will the state have to step in and appoint a guardian for you? The decision may not be that easy. Unfortunately, even if you...
by Allen L. Poucher, Jr | Feb 23, 2021 | Blog
Have you heard that one of the most important estate planning documents may be the durable power of attorney? This document can give a trusted adult the ability to manage the affairs of another, should that individual become incapacitated. If there is not a valid power of attorney in place before becoming incapacitated, then the court may appoint a guardian for the individual, and it may not be who the incapacitated person would have...
