Powers of Attorney Archives - Graceful Aging https://www.galsnashville.com/category/powers-of-attorney/ Legal Services, PLLC Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:17:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.galsnashville.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/cropped-Circle-150x150.png Powers of Attorney Archives - Graceful Aging https://www.galsnashville.com/category/powers-of-attorney/ 32 32 156508152 Probate in Tennessee: Factors that Can Delay the Process and Strategies for Minimizing Delays https://www.galsnashville.com/factors-that-can-delay-the-process-and-strategies-for-minimizing-delays/ Thu, 13 Feb 2025 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=4937 Probate can be a lengthy and complex process in Tennessee, with many factors that can cause delays. In this post, we explore what factors can make probate take a long time in Tennessee and provide strategies for minimizing delays. Read on to learn how to navigate the probate process effectively.

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]]> 4937 Who should I name as my financial power of attorney? https://www.galsnashville.com/who-should-i-name-as-my-financial-power-of-attorney/ Wed, 01 May 2024 11:00:49 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=3818 This month we will discuss the subject of powers of attorney. In week one, we will discuss how to name a financial power of attorney. This is also known as a durable power of attorney. There are many things to consider when appointing a financial power of attorney (aka an attorney-in-fact). This is an important […]

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]]> 3818 The Untold Story of Michael Oher’s Conservatorship in Tennessee https://www.galsnashville.com/the-untold-story-of-michael-ohers-conservatorship-in-tennessee/ Tue, 10 Oct 2023 22:21:53 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=5151 Did Michael Oher need a conservatorship? The real question behind the recent news that Oher requested (and has been granted) a termination of his conservatorship is whether or not he needed one in the first place. Today we’ll go over the necessary criteria for a conservatorship, and what information courts need in order to grant […]

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]]> 5151 Every College Student Needs These Legal Documents https://www.galsnashville.com/legal-documents-for-college-students/ Fri, 17 Jun 2022 21:39:07 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=3993 The stress of leaving home and becoming an adult can be difficult for anyone. It is especially tough for college students and young adults who have to face the uncertainty of their future. They have to support themselves and are going to gain the power to make decisions on their own, for better or worse.  However, there are a few legal documents that they can get to make the transition easier.

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]]> 3993 When does a Power of Attorney expire? https://www.galsnashville.com/when-does-a-power-of-attorney-expire/ Wed, 27 Apr 2022 07:32:00 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=3867 This week we will discuss when a power of attorney can expire. A power of attorney is a legal document that allows someone else to make decisions on your behalf. It is created for a specific purpose such as financial or health care decisions. If the power of attorney expires, it no longer gives that […]

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]]> 3867 When does a Power of Attorney take effect? https://www.galsnashville.com/when-does-a-power-of-attorney-take-effect/ Wed, 20 Apr 2022 11:33:00 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=3856 This week we are going to discuss how a power of attorney goes into effect. A power of attorney is a legal document that gives someone else the authority to make decisions on your behalf. But before that power of attorney goes into effect, certain conditions must be met. Let’s get into it…  How does […]

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]]> 3856 Who should I name in my healthcare power of attorney? https://www.galsnashville.com/healthcare-power-of-attorney/ Wed, 13 Apr 2022 12:38:24 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=3844 Your medical power of attorney, also known as your healthcare power of attorney (HPOA),  should name somebody who is accessible in an emergency. This is someone who will naturally be right by your side or someone who will be available by cell phone. This person is known as your “agent” for healthcare decisions. Who is […]

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]]> 3844 Should I Add My Child to My Bank Account? https://www.galsnashville.com/will-this-common-solution-cause-you-problems/ Thu, 16 May 2019 19:56:34 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=424 By adding someone else to your bank account, you are giving
them an ownership interest in whatever deposits you make into the account. What
I often see is that the parent is the only one making deposits, but the child
is handling transactions, usually to the parent’s benefit but
sometimes in a way might later be called into question.

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