What is a Power of Attorney? A Power of Attorney is a legal document, signed by you as the “Principal” (the person granting the power) and assigning someone else of your choosing (“the Attorney-in-Fact”), in addition to you as Principal,…
I’m going to offer a scenario that may help you understand, through the eyes of the Elder Law Attorney, why it’s important to identify who the client is and why it might be more complicated than you may think: You…
What is a POLST? A POLST is a Physician Order for Life-Sustaining Treatment. In other states, it may be known as MOLST, MOST, or POST, but in Minnesota, we use “POLST.” The POLST form has 3 major sections for…
What about Fido?! 63% of Americans own a pet. Are you worried about your pet when you pass away? If your answer is ‘yes,’ then this entry can assist you in figuring out how to handle your concerns. In Minnesota,…