{"id":3909,"date":"2017-06-26T10:00:50","date_gmt":"2017-06-26T18:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ssslegalconsultancy.com\/?p=3909"},"modified":"2017-09-12T02:01:07","modified_gmt":"2017-09-12T10:01:07","slug":"dont-let-power-attorney-become-powerless","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ssslegalconsultancy.com\/dont-let-power-attorney-become-powerless\/","title":{"rendered":"Forbes – Don’t Let Your Power Of Attorney Become Powerless"},"content":{"rendered":"

Check out this article form Forbes!<\/p>\n

\"119ba0ed-3328-4efc-b6cc-540d61ce039f-thumbnail\"<\/a>“One of the cornerstones of a solid financial plan is properly configured estate planning documentation\u2014especially your medical and financial power of attorney (POA). POAs give you the ability to legally authorize an individual to handle your affairs and make healthcare decisions in the event you become incapacitated and are unable to make them on your own. While you may already have POAs in place, several legislative changes over the years have given financial institutions and healthcare providers reasons to reject them. Here are several steps you can take to ensure that your documents are effective.<\/p>\n

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1. Engage a qualified estate planning attorney<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Consulting an estate planning attorney in your state can mean less expense and hassle for you in the long run. These professionals will make sure that necessary legislative changes are incorporated into your POAs correctly<\/em> since state laws can vary dramatically. While there are online legal service providers and forms you can download from the internet, you don\u2019t want to cut corners.<\/p>\n

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2. Ensure legislative changes are included<\/strong><\/p>\n

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As new laws are enacted, necessary provisions must be incorporated in your POAs to keep them current. Not including certain language could mean your documents will not be accepted. Notable examples include:<\/p>\n

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