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Power of Attorney Misuse and Fraud

July 29, 2026
Jeremy Smith

Many times family members and individuals execute Powers of Attorney as a part of their estate plan, and sometimes people execute them as individual documents. Disputes frequently arise over these documents when different people’s rights are potentially effected.  Definition of Power of Attorney – Two Main Types First, let’s define a Power of Attorney. A Power of Attorney is a legal document in which one Read More

Filed Under: Civil Litigation Tagged With: Powers of Attorney, Fraud, Financial Exploitation, Fiduciary Duty

Estate Planning Does Not Have to be Overwhelming

June 11, 2026
Andrew Freeze

One of the most common reasons people put off estate planning is simple: they assume it will be difficult. They imagine a long, uncomfortable process. They worry they will need to know exactly what documents they need before they ever meet with an attorney. They may feel embarrassed that they have waited too long or possibly that they don’t know where to begin because these things are complicated. The truth is Read More

Filed Under: Estate Planning Tagged With: Powers of Attorney, Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning Basics

Estate Planning 101: What Documents Should You Have?

February 18, 2026
Stott, Hollowell, Windham & Stancil

Many people think of Estate Planning as preparing for passing away. In reality, good estate planning is just as much about protecting you while you’re alive as it is about what happens after you’re gone. In North Carolina, there are four core documents that form the foundation of a solid estate plan: A Will A Durable Power of Attorney (DPOA) A Healthcare Power of Attorney (HCPOA) An Advance Directive (Living Read More

Filed Under: Estate Planning Tagged With: Powers of Attorney, Wills, Trusts, Advance Directives

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