Archive for August, 2009
Nightshirts, Bikinis, and Using a General Power of Attorney for Closing
You or your client has a document entitled “general durable power of attorney.” Will it be sufficient for the closing? First, let’s discuss exactly what a general durable power of attorney is and what it’s not. Powers of attorney are documents giving attorneys-in-fact or agents power to act on behalf of the principal. By [...]
September Charity Luncheon Reminder
We’ll have our September charity luncheon on Wednesday, September 2. Our sponsored charity will be Hand Tools for Hope. Hand Tools for Hope gets hand tools to those in need in Third World countries. As always, there will be plenty of good food. Please bring a hand tool or donation if you are able to do so. [...]
Like Getting Smacked with a Mallet
Transferring property to your children to avoid probate causes a multitude of legal problems. See my recent post on Bankruptcy Law Network for a brief discussion on why this is such a bad idea. http://www.bankruptcylawnetwork.com/2009/08/10/transferring-property-to-avoid-probate-like-getting-smacked-in-the-head/
August Charity Luncheon Reminder
Just a reminder that we’re having our August charity luncheon this Wednesday, August 5 at noon. We took a month off in July and are looking forward to seeing you all again. Our sponsored charity is Operation Home, which makes emergency home repairs for disadvantaged residents of Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties. We look forward to seeing you! –Russ DeMott
