Category: Medical Decision Maker
Estate Planning For Medical Professionals
Estate planning is essential to protecting your wealth and passing assets to loved ones. However, estate planning for medical professionals can be more complex and
What is the Difference between a Durable Power of Attorney and a Medical Power of Attorney
I’m Attorney Sarah Siedentopf. I’m an estate planning and probate attorney in Atlanta, Georgia. And that’s what we’re going to be discussing, the difference between
When Should You Start Estate Planning?
You may think estate planning is only important for people like your grandmother. Maybe for your parents. Definitely not for you. Here’s the truth: unless
Video: Is Now a Good Time To Update Your Advance Directive?
Is now a good time to update your advance directive for health care? As estate planning and probate attorney Sarah Siedentopf explains, if you’ve been
What are the estate documents you need to take care of loved ones?
In times of emergency or uncertainty, it’s important to know that you can take care of and protect your family members. Whether it is a
Getting Married? Protect your new spouse with an estate plan
With thousands of couples heading down this aisle this month, it’s no wonder that February is National Wedding Month! If you and your sweetheart are
Do Children Have Automatic Power of Attorney for Their Parents?
No, children do not have automatic power of attorney over their parents in the event of their death. They would need their parents to authorize
Preparing for the Role of Caregiver: Steps to Protect Your Family’s Future Needs
As we put plans in place to maintain our quality of life as we age, we should also be making plans to protect our resources
Basics of Estate Planning (Part 4)
In the newest installment of Siedentopf Law’s series on Basic Estate Planning Documents, attorney Sarah Siedentopf discusses the Advance Directive for Health Care. It’s an
Guardianship for our Parents
Summary: If a parent’s mental health has deteriorated to the extent that they are constantly confused, making irrational decisions, cannot take care of themselves, or
Basics of Estate Planning (Part 1)
Summary: In Siedentopf Law’s newest video series, estate planning and probate attorney discusses the basics of estate planning. Today, we’re focusing on what you will
Estate Planning Tips For Blended Families
Summary: While it may not always be easy navigating multiple family members and complicated relationships, careful estate planning can help ease potential legal and financial