Powers of Attorney for Property
What is a power of attorney for property? A power of attorney (POA) for property is a legal document in which you authorize another person (or persons) to act on your behalf regarding your assets and legal matters. This person is called your attorney-in-fact or your agent, and the powers granted him or her depend […]
Have You Insured Your Family?
A colleague of mine recently told me that having a strong estate plan is like insuring your family. I thought that was a great analogy. Most of us spend thousands of dollars a year on insurance: car insurance, house insurance, health insurance, and life insurance. And while some of these only protect assets, the latter protects […]
Putting the Pieces in Place
I have always enjoyed puzzles. I remember working on one when I was about 11 or 12. It was a black cat against a black background. The only colors were in the cat’s eyes and whiskers. That puzzle took a while to complete. Have you ever worked on a puzzle where you are almost done […]
Back to School: Are You Prepared?
I was reminiscing the other day about my son’s first day of kindergarten. He was so excited for school to start that the moment he woke up he got dressed. I on the other hand was a weepy mess in the car after dropping him off. It’s a few years later and the roles are […]
Hawaii article
Aloha! I’m writing this on a plane as I fly to Hawaii for vacation-without my son. This is the first time my husband and I will be away from him for more than a weekend. I must admit, I have panicked more than a few times in the last few days. I now understand why […]
How Often Should You Review Your Estate Plan?
Becky Cholewka: I always like assigning homework to my clients. It’s fun for me, because it’s something that somebody else has to do instead of me. One of the things of homework that I always assign is to make sure that my clients pick an important date, some date that they will remember, an anniversary, […]
How Often Should You Review Your Estate Plan?
Becky Cholewka: I always like assigning homework to my clients. It’s fun for me, because it’s something that somebody else has to do instead of me. One of the things of homework that I always assign is to make sure that my clients pick an important date, some date that they will remember, an anniversary, […]
Arizona Power of Attorney FAQ
When it comes to estate planning, financial and medical powers of attorney ensure your wishes are honored. However, questions abound. What is the difference between durable and general powers of attorney? What can you include? How do you choose an agent? This Arizona Power of Attorney FAQ answers the more common questions (hence the title, […]
Tips On Choosing Your Powers of Attorney
Becky Cholewka: One of the things we ask people to think about, before they come in and meet with us, is give some thought to who you want to choose to act for you in certain situations. For example, who do you want to make medical decisions for you if you’re not able to make […]
Recognizing the Importance of Living Wills
A living will is a type of advance directive delineating your preferences for end-of-life care in the event you become incapable of making your wishes known. Age does not dictate these crises; they can happen at any time. For anyone over the age of 18, advance directives ensure you receive the level of care […]
