The Problem with Springing Powers of Attorney
               We rarely use springing powers of attorney in our office. A recent case with a client who has one reminds me why.                George’s son, Jim came to us because his dad is in a nursing home. He will need to stay there on a long term basis. George has
What to Do When You Have No One to Help (Part 2)
               Last week I presented to you the hypothetical, but very common case, of Jane who is in the hospital and has acute and chronic health issues. She has no family or she is estranged from her family. The immediate problem is that she has no designated person to act