The duty to account in a power of attorney designation
A person in Nevada who is creating an estate plan may want to include a power of attorney that gives someone the ability to take over financial transactions and decision-making if the person becomes incapacitated. Most people who have power of attorney understand that...
Tips for revising an estate plan throughout a person’s life
Some people in Nevada may think they do not need an estate plan because they are too young or have few assets, but adults of every age could benefit from having one. Over the years, needs vary, and people may need to revise the documents.A person who is still in...
Powers of attorney serve important estate planning functions
The importance of various powers of attorney cannot be overlooked when a Nevada resident undertakes the task of creating an estate plan. Almost everyone is familiar with what a will can accomplish, and many people have a general notion of the benefits of a trust, but...
Health care estate planning for young adults
Most college students in Nevada and around the country spend very little time thinking about estate planning, but many of the documents found in a comprehensive estate plan can be of great value even to the young and healthy. After all, college students are adults who...
Powers of attorney important in an estate plan
Many people in Las Vegas want to make sure that their affairs are in order in case of a sudden emergency or unexpected incapacity. However, it may not always be clear what types of safeguards are necessary in order for people to achieve their goals. For example, many...
Creating an estate plan when a person has a chronic illness
Those living in Nevada and anywhere else in the country who have a chronic illness should create an estate plan. The same is true for those who have loved ones who are dealing with cancer, Alzheimer's disease or similar conditions. By 2020, it is expected that 157...
Using a durable financial power of attorney in estate planning
A financial durable power of attorney could be an important part of an estate plan for some people in Nevada. This allows someone to manage a person's finances if that person becomes incapacitated. Unlike a regular financial power of attorney, it will not become...
Power of attorney is an essential estate planning tool
When many people in Las Vegas think of estate planning, they often imagine a will or trust. They would be correct in considering these to be the foundations of a proper estate plan. However, estate planning attorneys may advise that other documents are just as...
Health care powers of attorney can aid decision-making
When Nevada residents think about estate planning, they may consider it a matter for dealing with wills or trusts. However, some of the most important documents can affect the way people are treated while they are alive but incapacitated. Many people have strong...
Common misconceptions regarding powers of attorney
A power of attorney is a legal document meant to transfer the ability to make certain decisions to another trusted individual under certain circumstances. While it may seem relatively straightforward, there are still some common misconceptions that Nevadans have about...