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Why a Young Adult Needs a Power of Attorney

A power of attorney allows a young adult to appoint someone they trust. To make important financial and legal decisions on their behalf if they become incapacitated or unable to make decisions for themselves. This can be especially important for young adults who are away at college or living independently for the first time. Without…

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What Are The 5 Main Power of Attorney Types?

What Is Power of Attorney? Power of attorney, or POA, allows a person of your choosing to manage your financial or medical affairs if you are unable to do so. Without a POA in place, If you become incapacitated, the court will have to appoint a guardian or conservator. that course of action takes time…

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Revocable Trust & Irrevocable Trust

Revocable Trust vs. Irrevocable Trust: What’s the Difference?

When people begin exploring estate planning, one of the first questions they ask is, “Should I create a revocable trust or an irrevocable trust?” While both types of trusts can help protect your assets and simplify the transfer of property, they serve very different purposes. Understanding those differences is an important step toward choosing the…

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How To Keep Your Digital Assets In The Family

What Are Digital Assets? The definition of a digital asset is “anything that exists in binary data which is self-contained, uniquely identifiable, and has a value or ability to use.” Digital assets include but are not exclusive to digital documents, audible content, and motion picture. As well as other relevant digital data that exist on…

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Donating Your Body For Science Could Save Lives

The last part of the Connecticut Advance Healthcare Directive form includes a section that begins “I hereby make this anatomical gift…” The section includes several boxes to check to make a choice about which organs the person wants to donate and for what reasons…

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The Truth About The Closing Date

If you’ve ever bought or sold a home, you know that the closing date listed in the real estate contract isn’t always the day you actually close. While everyone hopes the transaction will stay on schedule, real estate closings involve many moving parts, and delays can happen for a variety of reasons. Understanding what the…

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