Powers of attorney essential prior to Alzheimer’s diagnosis
Mental health diseases such as Alzheimer's and dementia can present formidable financial and legal problems for patients and families alike. Many Nevada residents suddenly find themselves needing to make decisions for loved ones; however, they are unable to easily do...
Power of attorney allows you more control over your future
Life is filled with a variety of what-ifs. For instance, what if one becomes disabled or ill. There are many things a person can do to control the what-ifs; however, there are also many factors that are beyond a person's control. For Nevada individuals, controlling...
Establishing a power of attorney now is usually a good idea
The majority of young or even middle age adults often give little thought to the need for a power of attorney. They are busy working and building their nest egg for their retirement years. This time of life centers on family and business. However, even these Nevada...
Power of attorney: the benefits and ways to minimize risk
A good estate plan involves more consideration that simply drafting a will. There are a number of tools in the estate planning box, and it is important to understand the different benefits and implications of each. While not everyone will utilize every tool, a...
Paralyzed hunter has mental capacity to end life support
Hopefully, residents of Nevada or any other state in the country will never have to face the heart-wrenching decision of removing medical life support for a loved one. Whether or not a Power of Attorney covering health care, financial or personal decisions exists, it...