Law Brief: Alexis Gruttadauria and Rich Schoenstein Discuss Why You Need an Estate Plan
A power of attorney (“POA”) allows a principal to assign their agent authority to make certain legal and financial decisions on their behalf. Because a POA can give an agent tremendous power over the principal’s affairs,...more
Days after I wrote about the Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) role for litigants here in the R.B. v. E.A.C. matter, another case was released on a similar issue: In The Matter of A.H. In this case, the parties who were dual citizens...more
I am back to the office and back to blogging. For those who don’t know, I was recently out for a family leave upon the birth of my second child. With each child, and each family leave, I have developed a greater appreciation...more
Please join us for the June lunch and learn, presented by Partners Frank Izzo and Wendy Sheinberg. The program will discuss: - Article 9 (mental health) - The FHCDA - Article 81 (guardianships) - HIPAA issues...more
Many health care providers have dealt with guardianships, or conservatorships, in which courts appoint a guardian who serves as the decision maker for someone who isn’t capable of self-care or decisions, including medical,...more