Does Pandemic have an Impact on Financial Powers Of Attorney?
Posted on November 26, 2020 by shieldsandboris
We have all seen the heartbreaking stories about people dying in hospitals from Covid-19 without family present. We’ve also heard about the tragic decisions healthcare workers must make when time and resources are spread thin. Compounding these sad situations is that often the person who can speak for the individual suffering from Covid-19 is not present because of hospital procedures designed to prevent contagion.
What are the Responsibilities of a Trustee?
Posted on November 20, 2020 by shieldsandboris
A trustee is a manager of assets in a trust. The grantor creates the trust and appoints the trustee. A trustee has a ‘fiduciary duty’ to serve the grantor and not benefit personally.
Good Planning for Life Is Also Good Planning for a Pandemic
Posted on November 19, 2020 by shieldsandboris
It’s hard to plan for next week, let alone the future, when our environment, the advice from the experts and indeed the outbreak itself, seems to change on a daily basis.
What Did This Hollywood Producer’s Estate Plan Look Like?
Posted on November 18, 2020 by shieldsandboris
Steve Bing — who inherited $600 million from his real estate developer grandfather at the age of 18 — only had about $300,000 left to his name at his death, leaving him relatively broke.