Power of Attorney Q&A
from Paul Premack, Probate and Estate Planning

How to change Agent in a Durable Power of Attorney

How to Help Combative Mom with Dementia

Texas law does not require the time-limitation in a power of attorney, but Texas law allows and enforces a time-limitation when included

Durable power of attorney takes precedence over his individual domain while the Trust takes precedence over the trust’s domain.

Signing estate planning documents is by law more restrictive that signing contracts and commercial documents.

As Agent under the Medical Power of Attorney, you can decide on life support issues for her when the moment arrives.

Durable and Medical Powers of Attorney are voluntary tools that can keep you out of Guardianship court.

End of life decisions rely on Advance Directives

Home Equity Loan liability after Divorce and Death

Guide to Managing Someone Else’s Money

If you are naming your grandson as Agent, stop. Walk away from the POA. Revoke it or be sure it was never signed at all. It is illegal for h

When the Nursing Facility Keeps Resident’s Original Legal Documents

Care facilities should never practice law

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Do Basic Statutory Forms Address Broad Legal Needs?

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