by Knee Law | Apr 26, 2025 | Power of Attorney
A power of attorney is an estate planning document that allows an individual to appoint a person to manage their financial and legal affairs if they are unable to do so. The person who drafts a power of attorney is called the principal, and the individual who is given...
by Knee Law | Jul 21, 2023 | Power of Attorney
Summary: Powers of attorney are important estate planning documents that give individuals the legal authority to make decisions on behalf of somebody else. Power of attorneys often go into effect when the principal becomes incapacitated, but they may also be used when...
by Knee Law | Jul 17, 2022 | Estate Planning, Health Care Proxies, Power of Attorney
Do New Parents Need to Make an Estate Plan? The number of children born into households with a net worth of at least $10 million has increased by 856% since the 1980s. New parents who have a high net worth or income do need to make an estate plan. While you might be...
by Knee Law | Aug 24, 2021 | Estate Planning, Living Wills, Power of Attorney
You can execute an estate plan at any time in life provided you are of sound mind when you do so. Most people who are well-versed in such issues would agree that devising a solid plan sooner in life is better than later or never at all. If your son or daughter has...
by Knee Law | Dec 27, 2020 | Power of Attorney
Choosing the Right Conservator for Your Assets A conservator manages and makes decisions on your behalf when you are incapacitated. They assume the responsibility of managing your estate. Therefore, a conservator is legally authorized to make financial decisions...
by Knee Law | Jul 1, 2020 | Power of Attorney
Designing an Advance Medical Directive During the Pandemic Only about one-third of all Americans have advanced directives in place describing what care they want if they become seriously ill or injured. With millions of people infected with COVID-19, an advance...
