As you start working on your estate plan, something you may want to add is a power of attorney. If you name someone as a power of attorney, then they will have certain rights and responsibilities when you are no longer able to care for yourself. The POA documents let...
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Avoiding mistakes strengthens your powers of attorney
Our attorneys hope that you have already planned out your estate and included the documents that will best protect you and your heirs. If you are adding powers of attorney to your or a loved one’s estate plan, we applaud your efforts as many in Bloomfield Hills,...
Getting POAs set up for your college student
Helping a child prepare for college is a pretty involved process. There are a lot of things to think about and plan for. One thing many parents in Michigan may not think to do is set up powers of attorney for their college-aged kids. POAs serve a valuable purpose, and...
Know what type of power of attorney to set up
When you're thinking of your estate plan, you have to consider setting up a power of attorney for your health care and one for your finances. This might seem like a fairly easy task, but it is one that will require you to make some decisions. One of these is the type...
Set a plan for your finances if you’re incapacitated
There are many things that you have to think about when you set up your estate plan. Many people know that they need to set a plan for their assets and possibly their health care. They might not think about what's going to happen with their financial matters if...
Patient advocates and advance directives in Michigan
One important decision you need to make today if you're at least 18 years old is who you want to appoint to make medical decisions for you if you're unable to make them for yourself. You can make your wishes known by doing two things. The first is writing out an...
Financial powers of attorney can be abused
When Michigan residents are planning their estate, they often first think of preparing a will to pass on their assets to family members and other beneficiaries. There are other types of documents that can be important as well, including trusts, advance medical...
How an estate plan may change throughout a lifetime
All adults in Michigan should consider an estate plan, even when they are young and have few assets. At first, this may consist mainly of powers of attorney for finance and health care. These documents allow someone, often the parents, to make legal and financial...
Rights and responsibilities of patient advocates
Estate planning can cover a diverse range of topics. Although many Michigan residents may focus their estate planning needs on drafting wills and establishing trusts, the creation and execution of powers of attorney are important as well. Power of attorney documents...
Preserving one’s voice through a healthcare power of attorney
Medical crises can be emotionally taxing on Michigan families. When an individual loses their ability to communicate their healthcare wishes, those who are closest to them can feel the stress of not knowing what to do to protect their ailing relative's wishes. For...