by Paige Fuoco | Feb 13, 2024 | All Articles, Power of Attorney, Trusts, Wills
By Nicole S. McNair On November 7, 2023, Governor Whitmer signed the Uniform Power of Attorney Act (UPOAA) into law. 2023 PA 187. The UPOAA repeals the durable power of attorney provisions in the Estates and Protected Individuals Code (EPIC), MCL 700.5501–.5505. It...
by Paige Fuoco | Nov 15, 2023 | Power of Attorney
On November 7, 2023, Governor Whitmer signed the Uniform Power of Attorney Act (UPOAA) into law. The UPOAA repeals the durable power of attorney provisions in the Estates and Protected Individuals Code. It goes into effect on July 1, 2024. We want to assure our...
by Paige Fuoco | Oct 4, 2023 | Estate Planning, Power of Attorney
When individuals cannot manage their finances, courts can appoint guardians. Financial guardianship is for those who need help handling money. Depending on the jurisdiction, financial guardianship may also be called guardianship of the estate or conservatorship. In...
by Paige Fuoco | Sep 27, 2023 | Estate Planning, Power of Attorney
If a loved one is experiencing memory loss or suddenly making poor decisions, you may want the court to appoint a guardian. This requires a declaration of incompetence. Determining whether someone is incompetent to make their own decisions is a complicated...
by Paige Fuoco | Sep 20, 2023 | Estate Planning, Power of Attorney
Older people may need a trusted individual to step in and manage their affairs, should they ever suffer debilitating health problems like dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and strokes. Guardianship can provide protection and assistance with certain decisions for...
by Paige Fuoco | May 1, 2023 | Estate Planning, Power of Attorney, Probate
A Power of Attorney (POA) is a document that authorizes one or more parties (known as the “agent” or “attorney-in-fact”) to act on behalf of a person (referred to as the “principal”). Most powers of attorney documents are guided by state law, which sets forth the POA...
