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Understanding the Financial Power of Attorney: A Key Component of Estate PlanningCreating a solid estate plan is one of the most meaningful steps you can take to protect your family’s future. While it may not be the most cheerful topic to start your day, preparing for unexpected events—such as illness or incapacity—is a responsible and […]

Understanding the Financial Power of Attorney: A Key Component of Estate PlanningCreating a solid estate plan is one of the most meaningful steps you can take to protect your family’s future. While it may not be the most cheerful topic to start your day, preparing for unexpected events—such as illness or incapacity—is a responsible and […]

Protecting Your Legacy: Why and How to Transfer Business Ownership to a TrustBusiness owners invest countless hours, resources, and energy into building their companies. For many, the ultimate goal is to pass that legacy on to the next generation. If that’s your intention, one of the most strategic steps you can take is transferring ownership […]

Sometimes it seems the estate planning world is rigged to accommodate married couples with children, with steady jobs in the corporate world.  When a person is a business owner, an entrepreneur, or perhaps a free-lance worker, specific drafting may be necessary to meet that family’s unique needs.   Estate Planning for Freelancers and the Self-Employed: Protecting […]

Don’t Fall for These Common Estate Planning MythsHaving a well-crafted, up-to-date estate plan gives you peace of mind knowing your final wishes will be honored—no matter when or where the time comes. Life is unpredictable, and so are the laws and circumstances surrounding death. That’s why it’s essential to plan ahead. At Dorcey Law Firm, […]

Why It’s Critical to Have a Valid Will – Before It’s Too LateThe person who creates and signs a Will is known as a testator. In order to make a valid Will, the testator must have what’s called testamentary capacity — that is, the legal and mental ability to understand what they’re signing and why. Unfortunately, […]