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Law Office Phillip H. Darling

  • 112 E. "F" St., Ste. E, Tehachapi, CA 93561

Law Offices of Olaf Landsgaard

  • 4171 Knox Ave., Rosamond, CA 93560-2567

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Estate planning attorneys help individuals prepare for the management and distribution of their assets after death or incapacitation. They create legal documents such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives. Their work ensures a client’s wishes are honored, minimizes potential taxes, and simplifies the process for their loved ones.

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This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

If my parents each have their own medical Power of Attorney and they disagree on how to proceed with home care, who decides whose plan to follow?

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Answered by attorney Jayne L. Sebby (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Jayne L. Sebby
The person who has the power of attorney is obligated to act on behalf of the person granting the power. Decisions should be based on the positions taken and actions outlined in the PoA document. If the attorney-in-fact doesn't follow the directions, anyone can petition a court to appoint a new attorney-in-fact. Health care professionals will attempt to get the family to agree on actions but must abide by decisions made by the grantor.
The person who has the power of attorney is obligated to act on behalf of the person granting the power. Decisions should be based on the positions taken and actions outlined in the PoA document. If the attorney-in-fact doesn't follow the directions, anyone can petition a court to appoint a new attorney-in-fact. Health care professionals will attempt to get the family to agree on actions but must abide by decisions made by the grantor.
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Is it better to withdraw a 401k before death or allow it to be transferred to the beneficiaries?

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Answered by attorney Victor L. Waid (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Law Office of Victor Waid
Advise you seek the assistance of your tax accountant to run the various scenarios for you to determine the tax liabilities of each person, immediately. Knowing the state of health of your mother's health, DO NOT DELAY.
Advise you seek the assistance of your tax accountant to run the various scenarios for you to determine the tax liabilities of each person, immediately. Knowing the state of health of your mother's health, DO NOT DELAY.
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What can we do if we named our sister the executor but she's mishandling our funds?

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Answered by attorney Geoffrey N Germane (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Kirton & McConkie A Professional Corporation
You can demand an accounting, as you are entitled to this under Utah law. If she refuses, you file a demand with the court to get them to compel her to render an accounting. If she breaches her fiduciary duties and takes money she is not supposed to take, she can be liable personally.
You can demand an accounting, as you are entitled to this under Utah law. If she refuses, you file a demand with the court to get them to compel her to render an accounting. If she breaches her fiduciary duties and takes money she is not supposed to take, she can be liable personally.
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