The agent under your Power of Attorney is a Very Important Person. Their job is to make your financial decisions in the event you are unable to make your own financial decisions because of an incapacity or otherwise. Your agent may be the person who has to pay your bills in the event of your absence or your incapacity,

What role does life insurance play in estate planning?
Life insurance can play a tremendous role in estate planning. For example, life insurance can provide liquidity to pay off the mortgage after the death of one of the spouses. Sometimes called “mortgage insurance”, life insurance can help ensure that the surviving spouse won’t have to deal with the mortgage, or other expenses, following the death of a spouse.

Long-term care (LTC) insurance is becoming more and more vital to getting quality long-term care for ourselves and our loved ones when it is needed most.

You could, but you should not.

The problem with online forms, and any other form of online estate planning DIY, is that (a) they are not likely prepared with the review of a qualified estate planning attorney, and (b) they are not likely state-specific.

A Power of Attorney serves a useful function, when used appropriately. When used appropriately, the Power of Attorney is a wonderful tool to make sure your property, financial, and/or legal decisions are made effectively and efficiently by the person you trust and who will be responsible for making these important decisions.

The importance of having a will to ensure you still have full control of all your assets