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Michigan's New Power of Attorney Law: Increased Clarity and Protection

As of July 1, 2024, Michigan residents will have a new legal tool at their disposal: the Uniform Power of Attorney Act (UPOAA). This act aims to simplify and standardize the process of creating and using powers of attorney, offering greater clarity a… Read More
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How to Choose a Power of Attorney

A power of attorney is a legal document that allows you to appoint someone to make decisions on your behalf if you become incapacitated. It is important to choose someone who you trust and who you believe will make decisions that are in your best int… Read More
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Duties of an Agent Under…

Duties of an Agent Under a Power of Attorney in Michigan

A power of attorney allows a person, known as the principal, to give authority to an agent to handle some or all of their financial affairs. This could include managing the principal’s assets while they are temporarily unavailable, making all of th… Read More
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A Patient Advocate’s Re…

A Patient Advocate’s Responsibilities to a Patient Who Is Under Quarantine in Michigan

Designating someone who can make medical decisions on your behalf if you become incapacitated is an important part of the estate planning process. This is often known as a “medical power of attorney.” Michigan law calls it a “designation of pat… Read More
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What is The Right to Try…

What is The Right to Try Act?

It’s never a situation we plan to be in, but have you ever wondered what your options would be if you were diagnosed with a terminal illness? Unfortunately, many people are faced with this reality and up until last year Read More
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Medical and Durable Power…

Medical and Durable Powers of Attorney​: What's the Difference?

Who gets to make important decisions for you if you are in the hospital? What about financial decisions? It is important to have both a medical and durable power of attorney in place to give authority to the right loved ones, and help them understand… Read More
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​Why College Students N…

​Why College Students Need Powers of Attorney

Parents have just sent their college students back to school for another semester. Maybe they are helping their kids plan for a semester abroad or a spring break vacation. Find out why that plan should include powers of attorney and other estate plan… Read More
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