On behalf of Craig P. Tiller, Esq., PLLC | Jul 18, 2019 | Firm News, Power Of Attorney
Diligent and responsible parents in Virginia might consider a power of attorney if they anticipate being unable to make certain decisions themselves at some point. However, this process is sometimes fairly complex when multiple relatives are part of the equation....
On behalf of Craig P. Tiller, Esq., PLLC | Jul 5, 2019 | Firm News, Power Of Attorney
Virginia residents may want to include a financial power of attorney (POA) as part of their estate plan. The POA document can be durable, which means that it will still be in effect if its creator becomes incapacitated. In some cases, the POA will take effect after a...
On behalf of Craig P. Tiller, Esq., PLLC | Jun 20, 2019 | Firm News, Power Of Attorney
Some Virginia residents may hesitate to appoint an individual as an attorney-in-fact under a power of attorney out of fear of being exploited and controlled. However, there are some steps they can take to help ensure that their best interests will be looked after....
On behalf of Craig P. Tiller, Esq., PLLC | Jun 7, 2019 | Firm News, Power Of Attorney
Not everybody relishes the prospect of making important medical, business or financial decisions on behalf of somebody else. This is why estate planners in Virginia should take great care when choosing a power of attorney. Furthermore, those asked to perform these...
On behalf of Craig P. Tiller, Esq., PLLC | Apr 25, 2019 | Firm News, Power Of Attorney
Many Virginia residents are concerned about whether family members and medical professionals will respect their end-of-life decisions. While most individuals hope to remain lucid and able to engage in care decisions even when seriously ill or injured, there are...
On behalf of Craig P. Tiller, Esq., PLLC | Mar 27, 2019 | Firm News, Power Of Attorney
A power of attorney can be an important part of an estate plan for people in Virginia, but there are also a number of misconceptions about what a power of attorney does and how it works. For example, some people think that there is only one kind and it is effective in...
On behalf of Craig P. Tiller, Esq., PLLC | Feb 28, 2019 | Firm News, Power Of Attorney
Many people in Virginia may expect that when they create an estate plan that includes a power of attorney for finances, the POA will be sufficient to grant those powers. Unfortunately, in practice, this is not always the case.The primary issue is that financial...
On behalf of Craig P. Tiller, Esq., PLLC | Jan 31, 2019 | Firm News, Power Of Attorney
Receiving quality health care during one’s senior years is a crucial part of aging for everyone. There are several very important documents that can help seniors ensure that they get the care they need. These documents include living wills, advance directives...
On behalf of Craig P. Tiller, Esq., PLLC | Jan 17, 2019 | Firm News, Power Of Attorney
If a person is granted full power of attorney, he or she can make financial or medical decisions on a Virginia resident’s behalf. This may allow an agent to enter into contracts or put an end to those that the principal has previously entered into. An agent may...
On behalf of Craig P. Tiller, Esq., PLLC | Dec 18, 2018 | Firm News, Power Of Attorney
Granting powers of attorney is a common part of the estate planning process. In some cases, however, a grantor may actually want to revoke this power. There are three distinct ways to accomplish this goal. The first is to include a termination date in the original POA...
