Power of Attorney Category Archives

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27 Nov What Happens If Someone Abuses Their Role As Power of Attorney?

Posted at 09:14h in Power of Attorney by Phelps LaClair Law

What Happens If Someone Abuses Their Role As Power of Attorney? When someone takes on the responsibility of power of attorney, their job is to act in the best interests of the person who assigned them that role. But unfortunately, that’s not always what happens. Abuse...

A financial power of attorney can help you protect your parents from criminals that prey on the elderly.

21 Nov Why Your Elderly Parents Need a Financial Power of Attorney

Posted at 14:18h in Asset Protection, Elder Law, Power of Attorney by Phelps LaClair Law

From title fraud to telemarketing scams, there are all kinds of ways for criminals to steal from the elderly. According to the FBI, elder fraud robs seniors of more than $3 billion dollars every year. Scammers are getting more and more sophisticated, and they can...

Estate planning is important for millennials, too. Every adult needs an estate plan, no matter how old they are. This step-by-step guide explains more.

15 Feb Four Essential Estate Planning Steps for Millennials

Posted at 13:24h in Estate Planning, Living Trusts, Power of Attorney, Wills by Phelps LaClair Law

When it comes to estate planning, millennials are well ahead of the game. Many have been assisting their parents with the estate planning process, and others have even started setting up their own estate plans. It’s never too late or too early to get started—life...

Setting up a durable power of attorney means that if you are ever incapacitated, your medical care and finances will be handled according to your wishes.

04 Apr What Does Durable Power of Attorney Mean?

Posted at 11:36h in Power of Attorney by Phelps LaClair Law

A durable power of attorney (POA) is a legal document that gives someone you trust the right to make financial and/or medical decisions on your behalf. It's a good safeguard to include in your estate plan, just in case a time comes when you are...

In Arizona, you can use a parental power of attorney to give another adult temporary custody of your child. We explain how this document works and when you might need to use it.

28 Mar What Is Parental Power of Attorney?

Posted at 12:51h in Military, Power of Attorney by Phelps LaClair Law

There are many ways you can use estate planning to protect your children, now and in the future. You can set up a trust fund to protect their inheritance, or name a guardian in your will. You can also use a parental power of attorney...

Here are some tips on how to keep yourself and your loved ones safe during the scorching summer heat in Arizona

16 Aug Paddle Boarding Bliss

Posted at 08:00h in Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Power of Attorney by Phelps LaClair Law

We have gotten on board with the new craze; paddle boarding! Phelps LaClair has found that, after a day of providing trusts, wills, and documents to protect you and your loved ones assets, a great way to release is through paddle boarding. We believe in...

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08 Apr How Much Authority Does a Power of Attorney Have?

Posted at 09:07h in Power of Attorney by Phelps LaClair Law

A power of attorney (POA) is a legal document that lets you give someone you trust the authority to make decisions on your behalf. But how much authority does a power of attorney actually have? That depends on the type of POA, what’s written in...

05 Jan Tips to Success In The New Year

Posted at 08:00h in Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Living Trusts, Living Will, Power of Attorney by Phelps LaClair Law

With the turn of the calendar to a new year, millions of people are resolving to make positive changes. They're eager to develop new disciplines, forego bad habits, learn new skills, or take up new hobbies. But by the time February rolls around, enthusiasm for...

21 Sep Procrastinating About Estate Planning

Posted at 08:00h in Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Living Trusts, Living Will, Power of Attorney, Special Needs Planning by Phelps LaClair Law

When it comes to the future, our loved ones, and protecting our assets, you would think estate planning would be our first priority. Unfortunately, procrastination takes over more often that it should. When we procrastinate about the future, we are limiting ourselves and our loved...

25 Jun Who’s Got the Power (of Attorney)? Part 1 – Phoenix, AZ

Posted at 10:00h in Elder Care, End of Life, Long-Term Care Planning, Power of Attorney, Uncategorized by Phelps LaClair Law

There is an important role to consider as you grow older and set your finances in order for the future. Should you ever become incapacitated, someone will need to step into your shoes and act as your durable power of attorney. Preparing ahead of time...

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