The Power of Attorney is an estate planning document that allows you to name an agent, someone who can act as your legal representative and make decisions on your behalf. There are a number of potential applications for this. For example, if you become incapacitated or unwilling to speak for yourself, a Power of Attorney … Read more
One of the most common estate planning questions: Can I do this on my own, or do I really need to hire an attorney? To some extent, the answer depends on the complexity of your estate planning needs. The more advanced your estate planning situation, the more advantageous it is to hire an expert. That’s … Read more
At Singh Law Firm, we get a lot of questions regarding the different types of Power of Attorney. For example, we hear a lot of inquiries about what sets the financial Power of Attorney apart. And we get inquiries about what makes a Power of Attorney “durable” as opposed to more general. As you consider … Read more
No matter your age, it’s possible that a healthcare crisis could leave you incapacitated, immobilized, or simply unable to make your own decisions about the care you receive. The estate planning process can help you ensure that you get the kind of medical care you wish for, even if you are unable to speak for … Read more
The estate planning process provides many ways for you to plan for the future, and to mitigate life’s uncertainty. For example, none of us ever plan on being medically incapacitated, or of slipping into a coma or a vegetative state. And yet, these things can happen to anyone, whether due to illness, injury, or accident. … Read more
Nobody knows what tomorrow will bring. That’s exactly what makes estate planning so important: It’s not just a way to prepare for your ideal future, but to safeguard against all possible contingencies. In short, estate planning helps you ensure that you are as prepared as can be, no matter what comes next. But what specifically … Read more
There are a number of common misconceptions about the estate planning process. One of the most treacherous of all is the notion that all you really need is a will. On the contrary, individuals whose estate planning extends no further than the last will and testament may be leaving their heirs and beneficiaries in a … Read more
Many of us assume that estate planning is largely concerned with end-of-life issues… and thus, may be of limited use for the young and the healthy. College students, in particular, probably don’t have estate planning on their radar, and we can’t really say that we blame them. If you are the parent of a college … Read more
Estate planning is never one-size-fits-all. Everyone has different goals, different needs, and different financial situations. As such, one of the most important steps in the process is meeting with an attorney to determine which estate planning documents are right for you. For example, would your needs be better served by a living trust or will … Read more
Estate planning is never something to be done lightly. After all, estate planning allows you to prepare for the future… not just ensuring that your own wishes are fulfilled, even after your death, but also verifying that your loved ones will be adequately taken care of. Naturally, the specifics of estate planning can vary from … Read more
