What Happens When I Die Without a Will? If you pass without a will, the results can often be unexpected and devastating. You leave the results up to a judge, not your or your family. When a person dies without a will they are said to be “intestate.” That is, without a will. When this […]
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What if everything you've ever been told or believed about estate planning was wrong? Maybe even dangerous?Hi. I'm Gary the owner of DeWitt Law. We're with you every step of the way. Start your plan now at dewitt dot lawOkay. Maybe not everything, but there are three common beliefs and myths that are very wrong […]
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If you’re injured or develop dementia and can’t make decisions, who legally can make your decisions? The answer may surprise you! Hi. I’m Gary the owner of DeWitt Law Firm. We are with you every step of the way. Get your plan started now by going to dewitt dot law. If you are injured or […]
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Can a Person with Dementia Create a Will? Yes, a person with mild to moderate dementia can still write a will with the proper precautions. Perhaps one of the biggest precautions would be to get a letter from your doctor stating that you are still competent to create a last will and testament. To write […]
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One mistake could turn your entire plan into a do-nothing plan meaning your family will face the pain of probate with its gigantic legal fees, aggravations, and wasted time Easy to make mistakes because of the complexity of planning, the language used, and “terms of art” One commonly made mistake could cost you half of […]
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Do Nothing Plan Put your family through the pain of probate with its gigantic legal fees, aggravations, and wasted time before they get their inheritance The State through a Judge, not you, decides who gets what, when, how, and how much In case of your incapacity, a Judge picks who is in charge, not you […]
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What happens when you have a one page will? Hi. I’m Gary the owner of DeWitt Law Firm. We are with you every step of the way. Get started now by going to dewitt dot law. What’s left out can really hurt with a Will. Recently I had a client come in with his dad’s […]
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What happens when you have a one page will? Hi. I’m Gary the owner of DeWitt Law Firm. We are with you every step of the way. Get started now by going to dewitt dot law. What’s left out can really hurt with a Will. Recently I had a client come in with his dad’s […]
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Can Anybody Create a Will? No, not just anybody can create a Will. First, you must be 18 years old or older to create a Will in Arkansas. Second, you must have the mental capacity to make a Will. However, the mental requirements are less than those to sign a contract. You need to know […]
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Jack and Jill thought all they needed was wills. However, when Jack developed dementia, they learned that a will isn’t enough.
You need more than a Last Will and Testament to have a complete estate plan.
Your Last Will and Testament does not protect you, your family, your money, or your other property during your lifetime!
Estate planning is about more than giving your stuff away. Estate planning is about protecting you, your healthcare, your money, your property, your family, and your freedom of choice during your lifetime as well.
Your Last Will and Testament describes how you want to give your stuff away. But it does not provide any lifetime protection.
In order to get lifetime protection you need a durable power of attorney, healthcare power of attorney, HIPAA waiver, and a living will at a minimum in addition to your Last Will and Testament?
There is a way to keep control and freedom of choice, even in the case of dementia.
You can provide even more lifetime protection by adding a revocable living trust to your plan. The trust will name somebody to manage the trust assets if you can’t. You can even name a corporate trustee like a bank to manage if you can’t or to make the final distribution.
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What are the super powers of powers of attorney?
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Powers of attorney are super because they almost have super powers.
Powers of attorney have the power to save you Money, time, and for you to stay in control.
In addition to these super powers a power of attorney empowers someone else to speak for you when you can’t. If you are injured, have a major medical incident, or develop dementia, your power of attorney tells the world who you want to speak for you and make decisions for you.
Without Powers of Attorney, nobody is legally allowed to make decisions on your behalf without going to court. A judge must appoint somebody to speak for you.
While you are competent, you can monitor your agent’s behavior. If they are getting in financial trouble or abusing the power of attorney, you can cancel it and replace them.
You can’t cancel a guardianship if you aren’t declared competent. You won’t get the chance to monitor the guardian ahead of time.
Here are even more benefits of a durable power of attorney:
Protect you and your finances. Without a durable power of attorney, you don’t know who will be appointed to watch over you and your finances.
Avoid costly guardianship proceedings. They can cost $3,000 or more per person. Powers of attorney are about $600.
Save money and protect your estate because you’ve planned in advance. If you don’t have durable powers of attorney, then your family is forced to court.
Ensure your wishes are carried out quickly, without the need for a Judge to intervene and interfere.
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