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What is Elder Law?

Elder law is more about the clients we serve than the type of legal services we provide. It’s not just wills and trusts, and it isn’t just for folks we would traditionally consider “elderly.” Our planning solutions apply long before most peop… Read More
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Financial Powers of Attorney

What is a Financial Power of Attorney? In a financial power of attorney, you (the principal) appoint an agent who is authorized to make decisions regarding your finances and property. This legal document states the circumstances when your agent can a… Read More
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Breaking News: Remote Notarization and Witnessing Valid in Maine During COVID-19 Emergency

Maine Governor Janet Mills issued an Executive Order on April 8 authorizing remote notarization and witnessing of legal documents like Last Wills and Testaments, Financial Powers of Attorney, and Advance Health Care Directives. We will continue to of… Read More
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Advance Health Care Directives

What is an Advance Health Care Directive? An advance health care directive is a record stating your wishes and instructions regarding important decisions for your medical care. If you are no longer able to make such decisions, your health care provid… Read More
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Duties and Responsibilities of Agents

What Is an Agent? As an agent (or “attorney-in-fact”) under a financial power of attorney, you have been appointed to act on behalf of the principal with respect to his or her property and financial affairs. This is a serious responsibility as yo… Read More
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