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Author: Darcie P.L. Beaudin

April 22, 2019 by Darcie P.L. Beaudin

The Importance of a Financial Power of Attorney

Every person over the age of eighteen should consider having a financial power of attorney.  A “financial” power of attorney allows you to choose another individual, your “agent”, whom you trust, to handle your finances for you.  If you become temporarily or permanently incapacitated in the future, your agent can help you pay your bills,Read More

Posted in Estate Planning and Probate Law
October 11, 2018 by Darcie P.L. Beaudin

The Probate Process in Maine When There is a Will

Most of the articles advising you to avoid probate are directed at residents of states which have a much more complicated probate system than Maine’s system. Here, probating a will simply means filing the will with the Probate Court in the county where the decedent lived at the time of death, along with a fill-in-theRead More

Posted in Estate Planning and Probate Law, Resources
October 10, 2018 by Darcie P.L. Beaudin

Funeral Directions Separate from a Will

The Maine Legislature recently passed a law which provides that written directions regarding your funeral will be binding on all parties. The prior law was that your “next of kin” had the right to make your funeral arrangements unless you made prepaid arrangements.  This often resulted in disputes among family members with different ideas aboutRead More

Posted in Estate Planning and Probate Law
April 11, 2018May 24, 2018 by Darcie P.L. Beaudin

The Importance of a Will

Every person over the age of eighteen should have a will. A will allows you to decide who will receive your assets upon your death.  If you do not have a will, the State of Maine decides who receives your assets.  The rules the State of Maine established to distribute your assets may not beRead More

Posted in Estate Planning and Probate Law
October 5, 2017May 18, 2018 by Darcie P.L. Beaudin

The Importance of a Healthcare Power of Attorney

Every person over the age of eighteen should have a healthcare power of attorney. A “healthcare” or “medical” power of attorney allows you to choose another individual, your “agent”, to make medical decisions for you.  Your physician will always ask you, as the patient, for your decision about any medical procedure so long as youRead More

Posted in Estate Planning and Probate Law
April 13, 2017May 18, 2018 by Darcie P.L. Beaudin

Joint Bank Accounts with Children: Why Joint Accounts Are Risky

If you are considering adding your adult child’s name to your bank account, you should consider the risks associated with doing so.   Although it may be convenient and easy to accomplish, placing your adult child’s name on your bank account is not a recommended practice.  The person you add to your account is presumed toRead More

Posted in Estate Planning and Probate Law
December 29, 2009May 18, 2018 by Darcie P.L. Beaudin

Powers of Attorney Critical for Young Adults

The law makes 18 the age of majority, so parents of adult children, even though they may still be in college or partly dependent upon us, have no legal standing to carry out or assist them with their legal or business affairs.  Nor do the parents have clear legal authority regarding matters of health care,Read More

Posted in Estate Planning and Probate Law

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