by Kelley Way | Feb 3, 2020 | Estate Planning
Three things everyone should know about a Power of Attorney On a broad level, a power of attorney is a legal document that gives someone the authority to act on your behalf. For example, a financial advisor might ask you to sign a power of attorney, giving them the...
by Kelley Way | Jan 6, 2020 | Estate Planning
When and why you need an Advance Health Directive If you’ve ever been admitted to a hospital, you’ve likely been asked the question “Do you have an advance health care directive?” (It’s possible one or two of those words were missing: “advance directive” or...
by Kelley Way | Apr 1, 2019 | Estate Planning
Estate planning for pets might not be the first thing you think of when creating a will or trust, but it’s an important way to provide security for your furbaby. If you subscribe to my newsletter, you know that I live with (as of 2025) four dogs (all of whom are...
by Kelley Way | Jun 4, 2018 | Estate Planning, Real Estate
Let’s face it, people don’t like to think about their estate plans. Most Americans don’t even have a basic will. Those who have a complete estate plan – will, trust(s), power of attorney and health care directive – can congratulate themselves on being ahead of the...
