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Many people have one or more social media accounts.  Many people have one or more e-mail accounts.  These accounts are used to communicate with others in one way or another.  Online banking is another type of account.  Often, the user of the account does not want anyone else to have access to their account.  But,… Read More

July 22nd, 2021 Attorneys Matthew Cruz, Per Oscarsson, and Sarah Smith discuss some of the common misconceptions around trusts and whether or not you might need one. Read More

June 24th, 2021 Per Oscarsson and Sarah Smith discuss the benefits and consequences of having or not having a will. Read More

May 27th, 2021 Per Oscarsson and Sarah Smith speak about community property and related estate planning. Read More

April 29th, 2021 Matthew J. Cruz, Per E. Oscarsson, and Sarah C. Smith discuss avoiding guardianship: the use of powers of attorney in estate planning. Read More

March 25th, 2021 Matthew J. Cruz, Per E. Oscarsson, and Sarah C. Smith discuss when the probate process is required and when it is not required. Read More

March 4th, 2021 Matthew J. Cruz, Per E. Oscarsson, and Sarah C. Smith discuss the probate process. Read More

January 28th, 2021 Matt J. Cruz, Per E. Oscarsson, & Sarah C. Smith discuss estate administration. Read More

The answer to that question is maybe, maybe not.  Most durable powers of attorney are written to be very broad in their coverage.  For example, they may include language such as, “my attorney-in-fact shall have all powers that I would have if alive and competent to act” or “the attorney-in-fact shall have all the powers… Read More