Tag: New Laws

December 31 New Laws Regarding Florida’s Durable Power of Attorney

Unexpected controversy has been exposed due to a Florida law enacted in October of 2011 regarding the Durable Power of Attorney (“hereinafter DPOA”).  Prior to the change in law it was possible to prepare a DPOA that became effective upon incapacity. However, the new law no longer allows the “upon incapacity” language, thus making DPOAs […]

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December 05 What is the Purpose of a Power of Attorney in Estate Planning?

There are many aspects to consider when planning your estate such as living wills, last will and testaments, trusts, beneficiaries, and so on. While all of these moving parts work together to create a successful estate plan, the power of attorney (“POA”) is one of the most significant of them all. This is because without this […]

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