Dementia in the Family? Here Are Your Legal Options
“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” (Benjamin Franklin) A dementia diagnosis affects far more than memory. As the condition progresses, it can impair a person’s ability to manage finances, make legal decisions, sign contracts, or deal with property and investments. For many families, the legal implications only emerge when practical problems arise. […]
Why you should sign a power of attorney before you emigrate or travel
If you are emigrating, or perhaps just going overseas for an extended holiday or work contract, you may well leave behind some form of “unfinished business”. Perhaps you own a property, other assets or bank accounts needing attention, or have outstanding tax/business/financial affairs, or contracts to be signed, cars to be licenced, or something else […]
BEWARE, NOTHING LASTS FOREVER
(NOT EVEN POWERS OF ATTORNEY FROM YOUR AGING PARENTS) If your aging parents have asked you for help with making decisions as to their personal welfare, financial affairs, medical treatment and so on, asking them to sign a power of attorney in your favour may be the answer. Just be aware that it is only […]