Download or read book The Complete Power of Attorney Guide for Consumers and Small Businesses written by Linda C. Ashar and published by Atlantic Publishing Company. This book was released on 2010 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every year, thousands of medical, financial, and legal issues crop up due to the confusion surrounding the specific directions of an individual incapable of making the necessary decisions about their estate, body, or finances. The same problems can arise for small businesses and, for that reason, understanding what power of attorney entails, and how you go about establishing it, is a vital step. This guide helps you cut away the confusing red tape and finally understand exactly what power of attorney involves and how you can use it to your advantage. The first thing you will learn is the various forms of power of attorney that are available to you, including for financial purposes, medical and health care purposes, living wills, childcare, and all-in-one purposes. The details of what an agent can supply in each instance will be provided to help you understand what each specific style of power of attorney will provide. The process of choosing your agent will be outlined in detail for you, including who is applicable and what important factors should be included in every discussion related to who your power of attorney will be. You will learn how to select a lawyer and whether you will be able to afford one in certain instances. You will be able to see what is involved in working with a lawyer and what you need to do if you decide to fire that particular lawyer. The federal laws and then the specific state laws that apply to your situation will be provided with details about how you can further research them to know how they apply to even more specific situations. For those seeking financial powers of attorney, you will learn how to limit the power of attorney, how that power applies to real estate, and how to acquire and use an affidavit of attorney in fact. For those with health care related issues, you will learn how a durable power of attorney operates for health care, how to choose someone to make medical treatment decisions, the creation and application of a living will, the specific presentation of a do not resuscitate order, and how to determine the distribution of anatomical gifts. Finally, issues such as child care and the revocation of a power of attorney will be discussed. With the assistance of dozens of interviews across multiple different fields with experts in law, family, and business applications of a power of attorney, you will be provided with an extensive overview of everything you need to know to effectively utilize this highly valuable legal tool. This book is the essential tool every small business or individual with need of a power of attorney needs. Atlantic Publishing is a small, independent publishing company based in Ocala, Florida. Founded over twenty years ago in the company presidentâe(tm)s garage, Atlantic Publishing has grown to become a renowned resource for non-fiction books. Today, over 450 titles are in print covering subjects such as small business, healthy living, management, finance, careers, and real estate. Atlantic Publishing prides itself on producing award winning, high-quality manuals that give readers up-to-date, pertinent information, real-world examples, and case studies with expert advice. Every book has resources, contact information, and web sites of the products or companies discussed.

Download or read book Complete Power of Attorney Guide for Consumers and Small Businesses written by Linda Ashar and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 389 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first thing you will learn is the various forms of power of attorney that are available to you, including for financial purposes, medical and health care purposes, living wills, childcare, and all-in-one purposes. The details of what an agent can supply in each instance will be provided to help you understand what each specific style of power of attorney will provide. You will learn how to select a lawyer and whether you will be able to afford one in certain instances. You will be able to see what is involved in working with a lawyer and what you need to do if you decide to fire that partic.

Download or read book Consumers Guide for Planning Ahead written by United States. Congress. Senate. Special Committee on Aging and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Complete Guide to Planning Your Estate in New York written by Linda C. Ashar and published by Atlantic Publishing Company. This book was released on 2009-12-15 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What happens to your estate after you are gone is very much within your control. Estate planning is not only for the wealthy; it is for everyone. It is simply the process of deciding where your assets are to be distributed after your death. For those people who wish to preserve their assets for designated purposes such as family or special charities it becomes necessary to make special advance preparations. Your estate plan should also allow for the possibility of your own disability. It should detail what you own and whom you want to leave it to at a time of your choosing and the way you want. Your estate plan should include fully disclosed, controlled costs for you and your loved ones. The last thing you want to worry about is having your estate drained of value through taxes and legal costs. The right plan can protect the value of your estate and spare your loved ones unnecessary hassles and legal conflicts. The Complete Guide to Planning Your Estate in New York will help you glide through this complicated process. This new book has been adapted to offer New York residents state-specific advice for estate planning. Co-authors Margo Pierce and Linda C. Ashar, attorneys at law, have crafted an estate planning primer, allowing New York residents to become more informed and more involved during the process. Many books on estate planning indicate you do not need the services of an attorney, but this book highly recommends using an attorney versed in this area: You should not go through the process alone. This book is intended explain the complicated issues, terminology, and planning strategies of estate planning so when you do meet with a qualified attorney, you will be well prepared. New York-specific information is offered throughout this book, including: New York's probate code; New York rules, regulations, and laws specific to estate planning; elements of a valid New York will; planning your living will in New York; explanations of New York laws regarding durable health care power of attorneys, do not resuscitate (DNR) orders, and directives to withhold CPR. Estate planning should be a positive experience. It involves reviewing your situation and planning for your future. Other books offer a non-state-specific overview of estate planning, causing many readers to be misinformed about rules and regulations particular to their state; but, this new book provides information New York residents need to know. Do not get outdated or wrong information that does not pertain to you specifically. Use this new book to craft an estate plan that is not only legally sound but also fully carries out your last wishes and protects your loved ones. Atlantic Publishing is a small, independent publishing company based in Ocala, Florida. Founded over twenty years ago in the company presidentâe(tm)s garage, Atlantic Publishing has grown to become a renowned resource for non-fiction books. Today, over 450 titles are in print covering subjects such as small business, healthy living, management, finance, careers, and real estate. Atlantic Publishing prides itself on producing award winning, high-quality manuals that give readers up-to-date, pertinent information, real-world examples, and case studies with expert advice. Every book has resources, contact information, and web sites of the products or companies discussed.

Download or read book Make Your Own Medical Financial Power of Attorney written by Estatebee and published by . This book was released on 2021-01-09 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create Your Own Power of Attorney in Minutes! Powers of attorney are either ordinary or durable. Ordinary powers of attorney are useful if you wish to authorize someone to tend to a specific financial or commercial matter on your behalf such as buying real estate. However, they come to an end if you become mentally incapacitated. Durable powers of attorney don't come to an end if you become incapacitated. You can therefore use them to appoint someone to manage your legal and financial affairs if you become incapacitated. They even allow you to appoint someone to make medical decisions on your behalf if you are incapacitated and unable to make these decisions yourself. This self-help book provides you with step-by-step instructions, detailed information and all the forms necessary to ensure that your legal, financial and medical affairs can be managed during any period in which you are unable to manage them yourself. ✔ Appoint someone you trust to manage your financial and/or medical affairs. ✔ Specify your preferences for end of life medical treatment. ✔ Protect against incapacity. ✔ Protect and safeguard assets. ✔ Avoid family disputes. ✔ Have peace of mind.

Download or read book Your Massachusetts Wills Trusts Estates Explained Simply written by Linda C. Ashar and published by Atlantic Publishing Company. This book was released on 2011-09-30 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Few people want to think about what would happen to their families if they become disabled or die; however, planning for these occurrences in advance will reduce potential stress on your family later in life. The right plan can protect the value of your estate and spare your loved ones unnecessary hassles and legal conflicts. This book will take the guesswork out of planning your estate and help you finally understand the complex processes. Your Massachusetts Wills, Trusts, & Estates Explained Simply will help you glide through this complicated process. This book has been adapted to offer Massachusetts residents state-specific advice for estate planning. Author Linda C. Ashar, attorney at law, has crafted an estate-planning primer that allows Massachusetts residents to become more informed and more involved during the process. Your Massachusetts Wills, Trusts, & Estates Explained Simply will provide all the information you need to choose, set up, and execute a will, trust, or estate. You will learn the legal terminology, including beneficiary, probate, trustor, trustee, assets, guardianship, and executor. You will also learn about trust agreements, trust property, settlement costs, life insurance, durable powers of attorney, marital deductions, gift splitting, survivorship deeds, gift tax issues, generation skipping transfer tax, tax deferred accounts, and advance directives. Atlantic Publishing is a small, independent publishing company based in Ocala, Florida. Founded over twenty years ago in the company presidentâe(tm)s garage, Atlantic Publishing has grown to become a renowned resource for non-fiction books. Today, over 450 titles are in print covering subjects such as small business, healthy living, management, finance, careers, and real estate. Atlantic Publishing prides itself on producing award winning, high-quality manuals that give readers up-to-date, pertinent information, real-world examples, and case studies with expert advice. Every book has resources, contact information, and web sites of the products or companies discussed.

Download or read book Encyclopedia of Wellness 3 volumes written by Sharon K. Zoumbaris and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2012-06-06 with total page 1021 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This wide-ranging encyclopedia addresses our rapidly changing understanding of health and wellness, providing a collection of essays that are up-to-date and comprehensive in both scope and breadth. Encyclopedia of Wellness: From Açaí Berry to Yo-Yo Dieting offers expert advice to anyone seeking information on a condition or illness. More than that, however, this three-volume resource is a compendium of practical information on how to reduce poor health choices and live a healthy, active, vibrant life. A source of basic, easily understandable entries on health and wellness, the encyclopedia covers an extraordinarily broad array of health-related topics including acupuncture, art therapy, biofeedback, food additives, nutrition labels, organic foods, and workplace wellness. Bulimia is covered, as are depression, autism, cancer, and environmental hazards. Essays examine issues related to healthy living for the mind and the body, stressing the importance of the mind-body connection to good health. Information is also offered on practical concerns such as medical savings accounts, changes in medical insurance, and the U.S. health care system. Throughout, the encyclopedia presents knowledge gleaned from new research on treatment and especially on choices in nutrition and exercise.

Download or read book Your North Carolina Wills Trusts Estates Explained Simply written by Linda C. Ashar and published by Atlantic Publishing Company. This book was released on 2011 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: North Carolina -specific information is offered throughout this book, including: North Carolina probate code; North Carolina rules, regulations, and laws specific to estate planning; elements of a valid North Carolina will; planning your living will in North Carolina; explanations of North Carolina laws regarding durable health care power of attorneys, do not resuscitate (DNR) orders, and directives to withhold CPR. The book's easy-to-understand context clarifies this complicated and sensitive subject and gives readers the power to take control of their future. Whether you are writing your will, establishing a trust, planning your estate for the first time, or updating and revising your previous plans, Your North Carolina Wills, Trusts, & Estates will give you all the tools and knowledge you need to decide where and to whom your assets will go when you die. & nbsp; Other books offer a non-state-specific overview of estate planning, causing many readers to be misinformed about rules and regulations particular to their state; but, this new book provides information North Carolina residents need to know. Do not get outdated or wrong information that does not pertain to you specifically. Use this new book to craft an estate plan that is not only legally sound but also fully carries out your last wishes and protects your loved ones.

Download or read book Your New York Wills Trusts Estates Explained Simply written by Linda C. Ashar and published by Atlantic Publishing Company. This book was released on 2011 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Few people want to think about what would happen to their families if they become disabled or die; however, planning for these occurrences in advance will reduce potential stress on your family later in life. The right plan can protect the value of your estate and spare your loved ones unnecessary hassles and legal conflicts. This book will take the guesswork out of planning your estate and help you finally understand the complex processes. Your New York Wills, Trusts, & Estates Explained Simply will help you glide through this complicated process. This book has been adapted to offer New York residents state-specific advice for estate planning. Author Linda C. Ashar, attorney at law, has crafted an estate-planning primer that allows New York residents to become more informed and more involved during the process. Your New York Wills, Trusts, & Estates Explained Simply will provide all the information you need to choose, set up, and execute a will, trust, or estate. You will learn the legal terminology, including beneficiary, probate, trustor, trustee, assets, guardianship, and executor. You will also learn about trust agreements, trust property, settlement costs, life insurance, durable powers of attorney, marital deductions, gift splitting, survivorship deeds, gift tax issues, generation skipping transfer tax, tax deferred accounts, and advance directives. Atlantic Publishing is a small, independent publishing company based in Ocala, Florida. Founded over twenty years ago in the company presidentâe(tm)s garage, Atlantic Publishing has grown to become a renowned resource for non-fiction books. Today, over 450 titles are in print covering subjects such as small business, healthy living, management, finance, careers, and real estate. Atlantic Publishing prides itself on producing award winning, high-quality manuals that give readers up-to-date, pertinent information, real-world examples, and case studies with expert advice. Every book has resources, contact information, and web sites of the products or companies discussed.

Download or read book General Power of Attorney Kit written by Enodare and published by . This book was released on 2014-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A general power of attorney allows you to appoint an agent who will manage all your legal, financial and property affairs on your behalf. The agent's authority under the power of attorney will come to an end when you revoke the agent's authority, become incapacitated or die. A general power of attorney is unlimited in scope. It allows your agent to act as your authorized legal representative across the whole cross section of your legal and financial affairs. There are many reasons why you might want to give someone this authority. For example, you may be out of the country for an extended period of time or even recovering from an operation, injury or illness. In each instance, it could be beneficial to have someone you trust manage your affairs. This General Power of Attorney Kit contains all the information and ready-to-use lawyer prepared legal forms necessary to create a general power of attorney. Simply follow the instructions and you can have a general power of attorney for finance and property prepared in a matter of minutes - quickly and easily!

Download or read book The Complete Guide to Planning Your Estate in Texas written by Linda C. Ashar and published by Atlantic Publishing Company. This book was released on 2011 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Texas -specific information is offered throughout this book, including: Texas's probate code; Texas rules, regulations, and laws specific to estate planning; elements of a valid Texas will; planning your living will in Texas; explanations of Texas laws regarding durable health care power of attorneys, do not resuscitate (DNR) orders, and directives to withhold CPR. The book's easy-to-understand context clarifies this complicated and sensitive subject and gives readers the power to take control of their future.

Download or read book Your California Wills Trusts Estates Explained Simply written by Linda C. Ashar and published by Atlantic Publishing Company. This book was released on 2015-02-06 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: [This book] will provide all the information you need to choose, set up, and execute a will, trust or estate. You will learn the legal terminology, including beneficiary, probate, trustor, trustee, assets, guardianship, and executor. You will also learn about trust agreements, trust property, settlement costs, life insurance, durable power of attorney, marital deductions, gift splitting, survivorship deeds, gift trax issues, generation skipping transfer tax, tax deferred accounts, and advanc directives. -- back cover.

Download or read book Limited Power of Attorney Kit written by Enodare and published by . This book was released on 2014-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A limited power of attorney allows you to appoint someone to manage specific elements of your legal, financial or property affairs on your behalf. The agent's authority will come to an end when you revoke the agent's authority, become incapacitated or die or where the power of attorney is limited in duration, on the expiration date. Limited powers of attorney are, as the name suggests, limited in scope. They allow your agent to act as your authorized legal representative only in relation to the specific matters you specify in your power of attorney document. These matters may relate to real estate, financial instruments, a business, litigation, banking, insurance and virtually any other matter. This Limited Power of Attorney Kit contains all the information and ready-to-use lawyer prepared legal forms necessary to create a limited power of attorney. Simply follow the instructions and you can have a limited power of attorney for finance and property prepared in a matter of minutes - quickly and easily!

Download or read book Power of Attorney Handbook written by Edward A. Haman and published by Sphinx Publishing. This book was released on 2006 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Powers of attorney, generally -- Power of attorney law -- Financial power of attorney -- Health care power of attorney -- Other power of attorney forms -- Lawyers.

Download or read book Make Your Own Medical Financial Powers of Attorney written by Enodare and published by . This book was released on 2014-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Powers of attorney come in two forms, namely ordinary and durable. Ordinary powers of attorney can be useful where you wish to simply authorise someone to tend to some financial or commercial matter on your behalf such as buying or selling real estate. However, they come to an automatic end if you become mentally incapacitated. Durable powers of attorney, on the other hand, do not come to an end when you become incapacitated. As such, they can be used to appoint someone you trust to manage your legal and financial affairs during any period in which you are incapacitated. They even allow you to appoint someone to make medical decisions on your behalf if you are incapacitated and unable to make those decisions yourself. This self-help book provides you with step-by-step instructions, detailed information and all the forms necessary to ensure that your legal, financial and medical affairs can be managed during any period in which you are unable to do so yourself. Make Your Own Power of Attorney: - Powers of Attorney to Cover Any Situation - Ensure Your Family is Not Left Helpless - Avoid a Devaluation of Your Assets - Plan for Medical Incapacity

Download or read book The Complete Guide to Planning Your Estate in Pennsylvania written by Linda C. Ashar and published by Atlantic Publishing Company. This book was released on 2010 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What happens to your estate after you are gone is very much within your control. Estate planning is not only for the wealthy; it is for everyone. It is simply the process of deciding where your assets are to be distributed after your death. For those people who wish to preserve their assets for designated purposes — such as family or special charities — it becomes necessary to make special advance preparations. To ensure your assets are protected and final wishes are carried out, there are some common actions that should be taken now. Proper estate planning allows you to plan for yourself and your loved ones without giving up control of your affairs. Your estate plan should also allow for the possibility of your own disability. It should detail what you own and whom you want to leave it to at a time of your choosing and the way you want. Your estate plan should include fully disclosed, controlled costs for you and your loved ones. The last thing you want to worry about is having your estate drained of value through taxes and legal costs. The right plan can protect the value of your estate and spare your loved ones unnecessary hassles and legal conflicts. The Complete Guide to Planning Your Estate in Pennsylvania will help you glide through this complicated process. This new book has been adapted to offer Ohio residents state-specific advice for estate planning. Co-authors Margo Pierce and Linda C. Ashar, attorneys at law, have crafted an estate planning primer, allowing Pennsylvania residents to become more informed and more involved during the process. Many books on estate planning indicate you do not need the services of an attorney, but this book highly recommends using an attorney versed in this area: You should not go through the process alone. This book is intended explain the complicated issues, terminology, and planning strategies of estate planning so when you do meet with a qualified attorney, you will be well prepared. You will understand the legal terms and be ready to discuss issues and strategies with familiarity, saving you time and legal fees and ensuring peace of mind. Pennsylvania -specific information is offered throughout this book, including: Pennsylvania ‘s probate code; Pennsylvania rules, regulations, and laws specific to estate planning; elements of a valid Pennsylvania will; planning your living will in Pennsylvania; explanations of Pennsylvania laws regarding durable health care power of attorneys, do not resuscitate (DNR) orders, and directives to withhold CPR. The book’s easy-to-understand context clarifies this complicated and sensitive subject and gives readers the power to take control of their future. This book also offers an overview of abatement rules, settlement costs, guardianship and minor children, executors and trustees, life insurance, potential long-term care needs, marital deductions, types of trusts, gift splitting, survivorship deeds, 529 plans, reducing or eliminating estate taxes, avoiding tax on life insurance, using insurance to pay estate taxes, gift tax issues, generation skipping transfer tax, and tax-deferred accounts. Estate planning should be a positive experience. It involves reviewing your situation and planning for your future. Although few people want to think about the possibility of disability or disease, advance planning is also a way to show your love and to reduce potential distress later. Other books offer a non-state-specific overview of estate planning, causing many readers to be misinformed about rules and regulations particular to their state; but, this new book provides information Pennsylvania residents need to know. Do not get outdated or wrong information that does not pertain to you specifically. Use this new book to craft an estate plan that is not only legally sound but also fully carries out your last wishes and protects your loved ones.

Download or read book The Complete Guide to Wills written by Linda C. Ashar and published by Atlantic Publishing Company. This book was released on 2011 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn the basics of estate planning, starting with outlining your assets and understanding of variousforms of ownership style. The difference between a trust and a will is provided along with the reason you should have both in hand at all times. Includes information about the probate court process.