“Power of attorney” is one of those phrases — like “cold fusion” and “run a trace on that” — you hear somewhere, maybe an action movie, and everyone nods along, pretending they know what it means. Sure, you could probably sketch out a reasonable guess — it’s, um, like, a lawyer … who has power […]
A durable power of attorney is an exclusive type of power of attorney. A durable power of attorney is distinctive from a regular power of attorney and allows the agent to act on the principal’s behalf beyond the incapacity of the principal. A durable power of attorney may be immediate or springing. The immediate power […]
As an attorney directly experienced in elder law issues and estate planning, Barry Gardiner can assist in many difficult issues, including incapacity planning and Medicaid planning.
The legal practice of what is known as elder law is an expansion of estates and trust practice, developed because of the increased need for medical care and financial management, as lifespans have (thankfully!) increased.