Written by attorney John Palmer, about 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
Activating the Durable Power of Attorney. Often the Durable Power of Attorney will state that the Agent may only act if the Principal is disabled or incapacitated. It is important to read the... more
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Understand the Issues. Creating a durable power of attorney ensures that someone you trust (usually called your "agent" or your "attorney-in-fact") will be on hand to manage the many financial tasks... more
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What Are the Different Documents I Need to Protect Myself and My Estate in Massachusetts?. There are 4 main documents that one needs in Massachusetts to cover a basic estate. A basic estate is one... more
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Divorce and family law issues touch on the things most important to us - our families. Family law issues can be emotional, confusing, and frustrating. Clients need to choose an attorney who will... more
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Written by attorney Leanna Hamill, over 3 years ago. STAFF PICK
Remember that you are a "fiduciary". This means that when you are serving as someone's agent under a power of attorney, you must always act in their best interest. You must act prudently and... more
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