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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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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The most common mistake that can be made when estate planning is the failure to keep your forms and documents up to date. As simple as it sounds, there are countless instances where people who did not have updated beneficiary forms inevitably ran into complications later in the process. Without proper documentation, the money and […]
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