You probably never thought twice about having insurance to cover anything happening to your home or the family SUV. It should be the same with durable powers of attorney (POA). There are two types of POAs. What are they, and what kind of benefits do they provide?...
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Base your succession plan on the best interests of the business
If you are a business owner, you are undoubtedly focused on daily operations and the tasks involved with making the company increasingly successful. What happens to the business when it no longer has your guiding hand? Perhaps now is the time to consider developing a...
Consider landlord obligations when deciding if you should rent
Whether you plan to retire in a smaller home or you find yourself wanting to live closer to family in your later years, you have your current home to consider. Selling it may result in a one-time lump sum that could help you with your estate planning and provide an...
4 worrisome real estate closing issues and how to avoid them
If you are about to sell your home, your fondest wish is for the closing to go off smoothly. Of course, problems can and do crop up at the 11th hour. Here are four issues that could delay your closing and how to avoid them. 1. Cloud on the title Once you accept an...
What to do when selling your home
Selling your home is a big deal. It marks a new chapter in your life, full of wondrous possibilities. Unloading your property the wrong way can result in less money than you would earn otherwise. It could even result in legal troubles. Know how to approach the real...
Process that landlords need to follow regarding evictions
If you are a landlord, you must understand that you cannot evict a tenant without just cause. However, there are various reasons why you have the right to remove a tenant. If there is a violation that justifies eviction, there are steps you must take to ensure it...
Deciding if long-term care insurance is right for you
No one wants to think about getting old and needing assistance. However, it is important, so one part of estate planning is outlining how you are going to pay for long-term care. According to Compass by WebMD, an average of 70% of individuals 65 years of age or older...
What action can you take if you suspect elder abuse?
Though you want to believe that your aging loved one is well cared for in his or her nursing home, this is not always the case. You may suspect that your relative has suffered abuse at the hand of his or her caretakers, but feel uncertain about how to take action to...
It may not be too late to create an estate plan
Individuals may prepare an estate plan at whatever time they wish. Age or finances may not affect their ability to do so. As described by the Delaware Journal of Public Health, however, the courts may apply a three-point test to determine an individual’s state of...
How to protect your interests when selling your home
The process of selling your home is stressful enough without having to worry about your legal position too. But a real estate transaction is a legal procedure, one that involves attorneys and binding contracts. A wrong move could lead to a costly lawsuit. Fortunately,...
