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Where Did You Get Your Power of Attorney?
By CRAIG WATSON John’s parents were in their 90s. They had banked at Big Bank for most of their life. They even owned stock in Big Bank since it was listed on the NYSE. When […]
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What is a Durable Power of Attorney and Who Needs One?
By Lori Leu, Erin Peirce, Lauren Olson, and Laura Chavero After seeing family over the holidays and contemplating the future, some people’s thoughts turn to making a Will. However, the most important estate planning document […]
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Where Did You Get Your Power of Attorney?
By Craig Watson John’s parents were in their 90s. They had banked at Big Bank for most of their life. They even owned stock in Big Bank since it was listed on the NYSE. When […]
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Craig Watson on what happens if you don't have a power of attorney – LIVING WELL Magazine
What Happens if You Don’t Have a Power of Attorney?
By Craig Watson, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine
My spring 2011 article, which appeared in this column, extolled the benefits of a durable power of attorney (POA). Every estate plan should include a POA. […]
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AdvanTx on advanced directives – LIVING WELL Magazine
Advanced Directives: “Planning Ahead and Preparing for Future Today”
By Christian Fulkerson, AdvanTx, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine
One thing we all have in common: we grow older every day. The majority of us eventually face health issues. The health issues can turn into a terminal condition, leaving us to make important decisions on what type of medical intervention we want. It may come to the point that dying sooner, but more comfortably, may outweigh aggressive treatment. In most cases, patients can decide what they do or not want if that time comes. […]
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Jim Audet talks estate planning – LIVING WELL Magazine
Take the Edge off Estate Planning
Jim Audet, LIVING WELL Magazine
I recently read that there are three common reasons that discourage meeting with an attorney to discuss your estate plan. First, it forces us to think about our own death. […]
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Paul Mitchell, CELA, on aging in place – LIVING WELL Magazine
My Home is My Castle By Paul Mitchell, CELA, East Denver LIVING WELL Magazine “My home is my castle.” This is the byword of many elderly who have lived in their homes all […]