Durable Power of Attorney Archives | Grady H. Williams, Jr. LL.M, Attorneys at Law

Category archives: Durable Power of Attorney

Making Sure Your Family Is Protected
2 months ago
One of the main questions that we get from our clients is how they can make sure that their family members are taken care of in the event of their incapacity or death. Our answer is that with proper Estate Planning we can create customized plans to achieve this important goal to protect families ... [read more]

Will My Advance Directive Work in Another State?
4 months ago
Making sure your end-of-life wishes are followed no matter where you happen to be is important. If you move to a different state or split your time between one or more states, you should make sure your advance directive is valid in all the states you frequent. An advance directive gives instr... [read more]

Protecting Vulnerable Adults Through Estate Planning
7 months ago
We're often asked by clients how they can protect themselves, or their aging loved ones, from potential abuse or exploitation as they continue to age and become more vulnerable. Our answer is that it is important to work with an Elder Law Attorney to make sure that essential Estate Planning docum... [read more]

Protecting Yourself Through The Use Of Advance Directives
10 months ago
We're often asked by clients how they can make sure that important health care and financial decisions are made in accordance with their wishes if they are not able to express them for themselves. Our answer is that they can have peace of mind by selecting a trusted person, or persons, and signing A... [read more]

Elder Law Attorneys and Estate Planning
11 months ago
We're often asked what it means to be an Elder Law Attorney, and if it is the same as being an Estate Planning Attorney. Our answer is that while Estate Planning is an important aspect of Elder Law, an Elder Law Attorney is concerned with much more than only creating Wills and Trusts. As Elder Law A... [read more]

Why Not Just Use an Off-the-Shelf Power of Attorney Form?
12 months ago
A durable power of attorney is one of the most important estate planning documents you can have. It allows you to appoint someone to act for you (your "agent" or "attorney-in-fact") if you become incapacitated. Without a power of attorney, your loved ones would not be able to make decisions for you ... [read more]

Why You Need An Elder Law Attorney
12 months ago
We're often asked why someone needs an Estate Plan from an Elder Law Attorney when there are so many do-it-yourself Wills and Estate Planning documents readily available online. Our answer is that in addition to staying current with all relevant Florida Statutes that may affect our clients and their... [read more]

Estate Planning Considerations for Parents of Young Children
1 year ago
A question we're often asked is how parents can make sure that their minor children are provided for in the event that they cannot care for them due to incapacity or death. Our answer is that this is an incredibly important consideration and that, in addition to having their own Advance Directive... [read more]

The Importance of Estate Planning for College Students and Adult Children
1 year ago
We're often asked by parents if when their child turns 18 year old, and goes away to college, they will they be able to access information and make important decisions for their children when necessary. Our answer is that while your child transitions into adulthood they may need your help with im... [read more]

How to Handle Sibling Disputes Over a Power of Attorney
1 year ago
A power of attorney is one of the most important estate planning documents, but when one sibling is named in a power of attorney, there is the potential for disputes with other siblings. No matter which side you are on, it is important to know your rights and limitations. A power of attorney ... [read more]

Say a Little Prayer: Aretha Franklin Had No Will, and a Child With Special Needs
1 year ago
According to court documents, legendary singer Aretha Franklin did not have a will when she died, despite reportedly having a son with special needs. The lack of a will opens up the intensely private singer’s estate to public scrutiny and unnecessary costs, and means that there are no specific provi... [read more]

Understanding the Estate Planning Process
1 year ago
One question we are often asked by new and prospective clients is how our Estate Planning process works. The process begins with an initial consultation with the attorney and the client, where essential personal and financial information and lifetime and legacy goals are discussed. The attorney deta... [read more]