by Carol Grant | Aug 3, 2026 | Estate Planning, Guardianship
Yes, a Power of Attorney can withdraw money from a bank account, but only if the document specifically grants that authority. Florida law requires the agent to act strictly within the powers listed in the POA, and always in the principal’s best interest. Below,...
by Carol Grant | Jan 1, 2024 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Guardianship
No one likes to think of themselves as being older and vulnerable. However, for one Florida man, a medical crisis and the lack of family nearby led to a terrible series of events. The article’s title, from The Washington Post, sums it up: “The retired pilot went...
by Carol Grant | Jul 13, 2023 | Estate Planning, Guardianship
Davie, Florida estate planning attorney, Carol L. Grant is available to assist you in planning for your minor child or grandchild. The only way to leave assets to a minor is through a trust otherwise, the assets can create a tangled mess for heirs. A recent article...
by Carol Grant | May 1, 2023 | Estate Planning, Guardianship
A health care surrogate is a legal document in which you name a person to make medical decisions, in the event that you are unable to do so for yourself. In Florida, if one does not designate a health care surrogate the physician or hospital has to rely on the Proxy...
