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This article discusses the increasing prevalence of pet trusts in estate wills and the challenges they present for attorneys. Pet owners are increasingly viewing their pets as family members and want to ensure their well-being after their own passing. The article highlights the importance of clear instructions and oversight in pet trusts to avoid disputes and confusion. It also discusses two prominent pet care administration companies in the United States that assist attorneys in this area. The article provides practical advice for attorneys on including pets in estate planning, such as contingency plans and adequate funding. It emphasizes the need for regular oversight and expert consultation in handling pet trusts. The article concludes by discussing the role of pet care administration companies in ensuring the lasting legacy of love and care for pets. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses several important issues to put in mind with regards to a power of attorney. Topics covered include the effects of an improperly drafted, executed, or wielded power of attorney, advantage of a durable financial power of attorney prepared by an educated estate planning attorney, and convenience and control as the reasons to create a power of attorney.

The article discusses how lawyers should handle elder abuse to prevent the same. Estate planning is the main area in which attorneys are likely to come across elder abuse. Signs of physical abuse include injuries or a general lack of care; and financial abuse refers to the illegal or improper use of an elder's property, which results in a loss to the elder. It is stated that if an elder client wants to sign a power of attorney or will, the engaged lawyer should talk to the client in private.

The article discusses various legal aspects of estate planning and long-term healthcare planning which New York attorneys should consider while giving legal counseling to Florida clients. As stated, the advance directives should be signed so that they could be recognized in both the states and original power of attorney is needed for real estate transactions. Supplemental needs trust for the benefit of the surviving spouse and the advantages of establishing Florida residency are also mentioned.

The article discusses issues related to estate planning and the implementation of a well-written estate plan by lawyers in the U.S. It examines the personal considerations of an estate plan such as funeral and burial arrangements, powers of attorney and an advanced health care directive. The significance of a will as the central and most important estate planning document is discussed.

The article informs that Clients moving to New Hampshire frequently whether the estate plan with health care directive, and financial power of attorney created in their former home foreign plan is valid. Topics include terms of a foreign plan may be interpreted under New Hampshire law and the law of former home, resulting in unintended consequences; and foreign will requires an extra step in the probate process of the health care directive.

Discusses the increase in clients looking for lawyers to help create estate plans that provide for their needs during life as well as distribution of their estates after death. Need for sensitivity to indications of incompetency, duress and undue influence; Details on the power of attorney; Description of living wills and health care proxies; Appointment of a guardian or conservator to manage the clients' affairs. INSET: A Good Deskside Manner.

The article focuses on conflict between siblings over parent's estate and how it can be avoided. Topics include problems associated with end of joint bank accounts, misuse of powers of attorney after parent's death, and problems that arises due to the situation when one child become the caretaker of parent, while other siblings being remote. Also suggested is that an estate-planning attorney should encourage people to think about their family dynamics honestly.

The article offers information on the integral part of the powers of attorney in the estate and financial planning process. It mentions that a person who has not used a power of attorney and becomes incapacitated might not be able to access his or her own assets without starting a court guardianship proceeding. It states that the powers of attorney are frequently executed to authorize the agent to make gifts of the property of the principal.

Chances are New York's amended statute does not invalidate proxy votes. But if you were closing a large merger would you take that chance? [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]