Is a Spouse Automatically Granted Power of Attorney in California?

by Cynthia Cox, Esq. | Sep 4, 2023 | Estate Planning

Did you know a Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal instrument that grants an individual the authority to act on behalf of another person in various matters, including financial and healthcare decisions? In the context of marriage, it’s common for couples to...

Key Tips You Don’t Want to Miss When You Want to Age In Place

by Cynthia Cox, Esq. | Aug 1, 2023 | Elder Law

As you grow older is your goal to stay in your own home?  Are you familiar with the term, “aging in place”?  It refers to the concept of adults continuing to live in their own homes and communities as they grow older, rather than relocating to assisted living...

Do You Know If You Have the Right Health Care Decision Maker in Place?

by Cynthia Cox, Esq. | Jul 11, 2023 | Elder Law

Were you aware that determining the right health care decision maker for you is an important aspect of California estate planning? Why?  It is because your health care decision maker will have the crucial role of making medical decisions on your behalf, due to...

Common Issues That Arise When Using a Power of Attorney

by Cynthia Cox, Esq. | Jun 21, 2023 | Elder Law, Estate Planning

Do you have an estate plan right now? How old is it? When did you last review it? Your estate plan is an important tool that can help you protect not only yourself but your loved ones, your business, and plan forward to create the legacy that you want to leave at the...

Here Are 5 Ideas for Assisting Our California Elders During National Elder Law Month

by Cynthia Cox, Esq. | May 2, 2023 | Elder Law, Estate Planning

Do you have elder loved ones in your family?  Were you aware that May is National Elder Law Month?  The goal of National Elder Law Month is to focus on our aging California seniors and the help they may need.  In addition to an increased awareness of the needs of our...