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June 20, 2017

Georgia’s New Uniform Power of Attorney Act

Summary: Georgia's new Uniform Power of Attorney Act goes into effect July 1, 2017. The Act addresses the contents of the Financial Power of Attorney form, when the form can be used, and when third parties should accept the form. If you drafted a financial Power of Attorney form prior to July 1, 2017, the form will continue to be valid. But it is still a good idea

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April 25, 2017

Single? You Still Need An Estate Plan

Summary: Estate planning documents such as a will, power of attorney, and an advance directive for health care can be just as essential for single people as those who are married and/or parents. Some people may believe that if they are single, do not have any children, and are in relatively good health, that they do not need an estate plan. Or, they might think that an estate

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April 11, 2017

How to Choose Medical Decision Makers

A medical decision maker will make decisions about your medical care if you are unable to make those decisions for yourself due to injury or sickness. In selecting a medical decision maker, you should choose a person that is 18 years or older, someone you trust to speak and make judgments on your behalf, a person who can make quick decisions under pressure, and someone who is well

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December 15, 2016

Arranging Care For Loved Ones

Summary: What can you do if your family member or loved one is starting to lose the ability to care for themselves? Siedentopf Law shares advice on putting a plan in place based on a person's mental, physical, financial, and/or legal needs. During the holidays, when everyone is gathered together, you may have noticed that family members or loved ones are having problems - that they might not

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October 20, 2016

What are the Must Have estate planning documents?

Summary: Siedentopf Law discusses the purpose and importance of three essential estate planning documents: 1) Last Will and Testament, 2) Durable Power of Attorney, and 3) Advance Directive for Health Care. Having an estate plan means making provisions for your friends and loved ones and yourself, should you become disabled or upon your death. There are three legal documents in particular that will ensure this process is as

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