Far too many of us put off finalizing estate documents because we get hung-up on one or more decisions where we believe we have less than optimal choices. Over my next few posts, I will provide my ...

One of the most difficult estate planning decisions for many clients is the selection of the people who will manage their affairs if they become incapacitated and later distribute their estates when ...

Think it is a simple thing to have someone else sign our checks and other legal documents when we are incapacitated or after our death? Think again! No one (not even a spouse) can legally sign another ...

Dear Mr. Premack: My stepfather was in and out of the hospital, hospice, and finally died while in the nursing home. He was admitted as “Medicare pending” and we provided all the proper documentation ...

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Families often confuse the roles of an Agent under a Power of Attorney and an Executor or Administrator of an Estate. Understanding the distinction is essential to minimizing disputes and ensuring ...

Dear Mr. Premack: A few years ago I named a trusted cousin as my Executor and as Agent under my Durable Power of Attorney. He and I recently had a disagreement, and although we are not angry with each ...