Pennsylvania Court Reaffirms Strict Compliance Standard for Power of Attorney Execution
by Adam Cohen, Esq. Pennsylvania has stringent execution requirements for General Powers of Attorney (those not related to healthcare decision-making). The principal must sign the document in front of two witnesses and a notary. The law also explicitly requires all Power of Attorney documents to have the statutory Notice affixed to it, and signed…
New Study Reveals Medical Dangers of Isolation
[Originally published in the NAELA eBulletin] Those who are socially isolated are over 40% more likely to have a cardiovascular event, such as a heart attack or stroke, than those who were socially integrated, new research has shown. The German study, presented May 23, 2020 at the European Academy of Neurology (EAN) Virtual Congress, found…
Is Your Estate Plan Up-To-Date? Now is the Time to Make Sure It Is
by Thomas D. Begley, Jr., Esquire, CELA Unfortunately, the nation’s attention is focused on COVID-19. This is something we have never experienced before. This is a good time to be sure that your Estate Planning documents are current. Everyone over the age of 18 should have certain basic documents. Depending on one’s situation and goals, it is possible to…