Posts Tagged ‘power of attorney’
NYS Power of Attorney Law
Changes to the New York State Power of Attorney law took effect on June 13, 2021. While these changes to not impact existing Power of Attorney documents (completed before June 13, 2021), they do affect these documents moving forward. For more information on these changes and questions that you may have, please see our informational…
Read MoreUnlocking Financial Capability for Seniors
submitted by Kristen Orr, Tech Paralegal April is National Financial Capability Month. Being financially capable means having the knowledge and the confidence to take charge of your financial wellbeing. You can take charge on your own, but it’s also okay to recognize that you need assistance and enlist appropriate help. Being active and engaged in…
Read MorePlanning for the Unexpected: Which Documents Are Right For You?
submitted by Christopher Phillips, Esq. Planning for the future is important. Life can change in the blink of an eye, so it is important to think ahead and find ways to look after yourself and your affairs. The decision to put documents in place is a personal one. The content below provides general information regarding…
Read MoreSenior Financial Safety Tool Bulletin: Power of Attorney: What is it, and why is it important?
The SFST Bulletin is a monthly electronic publication written for financial professionals. Our goal is to increase awareness of legal issues faced by older adults in our community related to financial exploitation by providing these informative materials to financial professionals. Each month the SFST Bulletin will focus on new and timely topics that affect consumer…
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