Life Planning

A growing number of Americans are aging and dying alone, leading to complex legal and logistical challenges when accessing sealed apartments and managing estates.

Having power of attorney over a family member is a big responsibility and sometimes it makes sense to share the responsibility. But when two people are named co-agents under a power of attorney, conflicts can arise.

A power of attorney may seem like a simple document, but there are several important decisions that need to be made when creating one.

No one expects to lose the ability to make their own decisions, but conditions like dementia, strokes, or traumatic brain injuries can strip people of that ability – sometimes earlier in life than expected.