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It's important to give these questions a lot of thought, says Donald Vanarelli , an elder-law attorney in Westfield, N.J. For instance, does the person you grant power of attorney to live nearby so it's easy to sign documents?

Questions Retirees Must Answer Tom Lauricella 2011

Dwindling retirement savings, falling home values and high unemployment mean that more Americans are dying while still in debt, says Sally Hurme , an elder-law lawyer with AARP, an advocacy group for people 50 or older.

For the Families of Some Debtors, Death Offers No Respite Jessica Silver-Greenberg 2011

That authority ends at death, however, notes Franchelle Millender, an elder-law attorney in Columbia, S.C.

Money Issues of Surviving Spouses Tom Lauricella 2011

In that case, they owe no taxes on the payments they receive, says Jeffrey Bloom , an elder-law attorney in Boston.

Making Room for Mom and Dad Anne Tergesen 2011

Mike, an elder-law attorney, has become the guardian for one of his clients - and the grandson shows up unexpectedly and turns out to be the answer to Mike's prayers: a would-be star for the high-school wrestling team Mike coaches in his spare time.

Marshall Fine: Paul Giamatti and Amy Ryan talk Win Win Marshall Fine 2011

"People think, 'I'm not going to need this amount of life insurance,'nbsp " says Catherine Seal , an elder-law attorney in Colorado Springs, Colo.

Money Issues of Surviving Spouses Tom Lauricella 2011

But prosecutors and elder-law attorneys say the number of cases of adult children purloining assets from parents' accounts is rising.

Power Grab! Kelly Greene 2011

Mike, an elder-law attorney, has become the guardian for one of his clients - and the grandson shows up unexpectedly and turns out to be the answer to Mike's prayers: a would-be star for the high-school wrestling team Mike coaches in his spare time.

Marshall Fine: Paul Giamatti and Amy Ryan talk Win Win Marshall Fine 2011

Having a trust will also address any concerns banks and investment firms may have about children abusing powers of attorney — an increasing concern among such institutions, says Harry Margolis, an elder-law attorney in Framingham, Mass.

Taking Over Dad's Checking Account 2010

Having a trust will also address any concerns banks and investment firms may have about children abusing powers of attorney — an increasing concern among such institutions, says Harry Margolis, an elder-law attorney in Framingham, Mass.

Taking Over Dad's Checking Account Kelly Greene 2010