Elder Affairs eyes new home at 'Garage' Aug 8, 2008
They offered an additional 20 workshops at lunch or in the evening focused on a wide variety of subjects of concern and interest to seniors in the community, including health issues, financial planning, legal issues (power of attorney, wills, and protecting assets) and mature driving. They sponsored two intergenerational programs pairing up the seniors with Deer Hill fourth graders. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Osu to celebrate 2008 Homowo on August 26 Aug 8, 2008
In the year 1984, Nii Ashong Omaboe an elder of Adjuateh We was given a Power of Attorney by his father the then Acting Osiahene Nii Okwei Omaboe, to represent him in court because he was incapacitated. He went further with this Power of Attorney and claim to have installed Nii Nortey Owuo III as Osu Mantse. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Holocaust victim ID theft Aug 7, 2008
For the Holocaust victims, Leighnor obtained dormant Swiss bank account lists which detailed the "names of owners and Power of Attorney Holders of Swiss bank accounts that were open or opened between 1933 and 1945 and whose owners were probably or possibly victims of Nazi persecution . . .". Leighnor drafted, with the above identifying information for his targeted victims, correspondence to be mailed to various governmental agencies and other organizations in order to obtain official... (WTVR.com, VA)
RAF decision needs time Aug 6, 2008
Several other attorneys have also this week turned to the court to stop the fund from making direct payments to their clients where the clients had given them power of attorney to negotiate and receive payments on their behalf. Van der Merwe earlier on Tuesday granted an order by consent between one claimant and the RAF in terms of which the Fund will have to pay a settlement amount directly to the claimants attorneys, Gert Nel Inc.. (iAfrica.com)
Uses and Abuses of Financial Power ... Aug 5, 2008
Uses and Abuses of Financial Power of Attorney: A Useful Tool That Can Backfire Easily ... Uses and Abuses of Financial Power of Attorney ... Uses and Abuses of Financial Power of Attorney. (Suite101.com)
Quincy lawyer, Medford associate indicted for fraud, larceny, embezzlement Aug 5, 2008
Each month he received a check, Schena would allegedly forge his aunt s name, signing his own name as power of attorney, and cash the checks. Schena is currently being held on $1,000,000 cash bail on previous insurance fraud charges out of Suffolk County. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Jury finds Porter guilty of murder Aug 5, 2008
ELDER ABUSE: These two charges stemmed from Porter's role as a caretaker for Craig because Craig gave Porter power of attorney over his financial and health care decisions. The jury agreed that Porter abused his position, causing Craig's death, meaning he could face as much as 11 years in prison. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Elder abuse is frequent, but not investigated Aug 1, 2008
-- Assign a power of attorney over your assets - It has to be granted to someone you trust ... -- Make the power of attorney specific and long lasting - You need to talk to a good elder attorney about it and if you can't afford one, go to legal services. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Dad says landlord cheated son serving in Kuwait Jul 31, 2008
From his home in Deer Isle, Maine, Norman Powers has power of attorney for James, a petty officer, managing his son's affairs while he's stationed on a ship in the Middle East. Part of that role includes trying to recover the balance of a security deposit his son paid for a Pleasant Street studio apartment he rented eight months before his April deployment. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Belief in God, parenthood prompt gay partners to make commitment Jul 31, 2008
Within this group, a subsample of those who had legalized their same-sex relationship by making a will or granting power of attorney to their partner was identified. Length of relationship was the strongest predictor that a couple would legalize their relationship. (EurekAlert!)
After 24 years on job, court commissioner stepping down Jul 30, 2008
In December, Olson closed his attorney office in Beaver Dam after nearly 40 years, but still handles cases with wills, trusts and power of attorney from his home. Olson began his law career in Dodge County right after law school. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Porter says he repaid money Jul 25, 2008
Fisher said she compared signatures on the documents with signatures on documents Craig signed when he set up a trust and gave Porter power of attorney over his affairs. She said the same person signed all of the documents. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Buzz Briefs: Miley Cyrus, Sherri Shepherd Jul 24, 2008
" Rapper DMX Indicted On Felony Charges In Arizona Rapper DMX has been indicted on felony charges by a grand jury in Arizona for allegedly trying to get out of paying a hospital bill. Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas says the 37-year-old rapper, whose real name is Earl Simmons, has been charged with one count of theft and one count of taking someone else's identity. Authorities say Simmons went to Scottsdale's Mayo Clinic in April, said his name was "Troy Jones," and received care with the... (CBS News)
Jonas Brothers may move to Texas Jul 23, 2008
Those documents show the three band members granted power of attorney to their mother, Denise Jonas, to buy a 2. 8 million dollar, six-bedroom house in the Vaquero neighborhood. (KRNV.com, NV)
Judd Apatow, Christian Bale, Britney Spears Jul 23, 2008
County records obtained by The Dallas Morning News indicate that the three band members granted power of attorney to their mother, Denise Jonas , to buy a $2. 8 million house in Vaquero, a gated community in the suburb of Westlake, Texas. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
OMG: Jonas Brothers moving to N.Texas?! Jul 22, 2008
Tarrant County records indicate that members of the Jonas Brothers the brother band turned pop cult craze granted power of attorney to their mother, Denise Jonas, for the purpose of buying a six-bedroom house in Vaquero, a gated community in Westlake. The documents were signed June 12. (KHOU.com, TX)
Against gay marriage (25) Jul 17, 2008
When the truth is that just because you are married does not mean you have rights or authority unless you have a written will, a living will and power of attorney. These are the only things they need and a necessary thing for every married couple. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Bravo Blog Entry #1 Jul 15, 2008
We have been talking about planning wills, power of attorney, life insurance, getting our daughter enrolled in our health insurance. the list seems to go on and on. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Owner of NW gym charged with stealing from his elderly mother Jul 15, 2008
Citing court documents, the Portland Tribune reported that Nordmeyer was a legal trustee for his 86-year-old mother and had power of attorney over her affairs while she lived in a Florida nursing home. He was to manage her finances and pay her rent. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Caring for parents Jul 14, 2008
Her parents had refused to draw up a power of attorney, which would have authorized another person to handle their financial affairs if they were incapacitated. My mother was so paranoid, said Livingston, who is her mother s guardian and is still sorting through her finances. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
In Appellate First, Attacks on Wills Barred After Estate Owner Dies Jul 13, 2008
In 2002, an attorney for the father sought to end the conservatorship, transfer all assets to a living trust and give power of attorney to his daughter. A battle ensued between the siblings over allegations by the son that his sister exerted undue influence over their father and isolated him from family and friends based on his incapacity after the stroke. (Law.com)
More of this story Jul 13, 2008
According to a probable cause affidavit, Stultz had been named as the aging man s power of attorney as well as the trustee of his trust fund. Authorities were initially alerted by DHS Adult Protective Services personnel saying that funds from the man s bank accounts were being depleted. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Vick files for bankruptcy protection Jul 13, 2008
Court documents list Talbot as a "trusted advisor" who has been "placed in charge of Vick's affairs by virtue of a general power of attorney." Talbot will receive payment for his services, according to court documents. In court documents, Talbot claims to be a medical doctor who has transitioned to become a financial planner and management consultant. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Spencer: Barman checks IDs, but not attitude at door Jul 13, 2008
"My power of attorney took 'em and won't give 'em back." That was after he fell and broke his shoulder a few years ago ... "I got rid of that power of attorney and got another one." Then he fell and broke his elbow ... Dardine sums up Reyburn in one word: "Tenacity." A few years ago, while Reyburn was recuperating from one of his falls, his nephew, to whom he had given his power of attorney, put the bar and property on the market for $550,000. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
MORE: Bret Michaels' life is 'part roses, part thorns' Jul 8, 2008
"I never give away power of attorney," Michaels says. "I sign checks for all the road crews. That's not the fun part, but it's also the reason we've been successful for 20 years. Everyone wants to go to the party and the red carpet, but my life is 90% the work. My icing on the cake is the hour, hour and a half I play on stage.". (USA Today -- Life)
Tours of institute offer peek at brain research Jul 6, 2008
Sun City resident Ty Dale said that donating was a challenging decision when his family had medical power of attorney for his mother. Dale's mother, Mary Elizabeth Dale, died of Alzheimer's in February. (AZCentral)
Eminently quotable: 'We strive to have zero fatalities' Jul 5, 2008
- Lisa Lappi, stranded in Bismarck with her children, trying to get back to Germany and awaiting a signature from her husband to grant her power of attorney, a process that is dependent on mail from him while he is stationed in Baghdad. q q q. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
My mission: Confirmation of self-diagnosis, STAT Jul 4, 2008
Here s a copy of my living will, my medical power of attorney, and my safe deposit box key. I have prepared a complete family medical history dating back to 1865, listed my drug allergies and copied my insurance card and my college transcripts. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Reassessment process flawed, taxpayers told Jul 3, 2008
Rodgers said a lawyer or a relative with power of attorney could speak on their behalf. After the appeals process, unsatisfied residents have the right to appeal their assessments to the Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Stranded family one step closer to home Jul 3, 2008
Lappi said at that point she was awaiting a signature from her husband to grant her power of attorney. But she said that process was dependent on mail from him while stationed in Baghdad. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Terry Rindfleisch: Advance directives: Don’t leave your family guessing Jul 2, 2008
Everyone should consider a power of attorney for health care ... Appoint a power of attorney for health care, someone who truly is an advocate and can carry out your wishes. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Advanced Directives Jun 29, 2008
Firstly there is a Living Will and secondly a Durable Power of Attorney for health care ... Durable power of attorney for health care is a document in which one person names another person to make decisions about health care and only health care ... While a living will states a person's specific preferences regarding medical treatment, a durable power of attorney for health care designates an agent to make health care decisions. (Suite101.com)
Jury Room gets a favorable verdict Jun 25, 2008
95) include Double Jeopardy, Beyond Reasonable Doubt Tuna Melt, and Power of Attorney. You get the idea. (Boston Globe)
Older adults invited to resource fair to be held in Sugar Camp June 25 Jun 24, 2008
Between 3 and 6 listen to speakers on important topics relevant to older adults like, Preparing a Power of Attorney for Health Care; Health issues (flu, pneumonia and the new shingles shot); options for staying in your home; How to plan ahead to make good decisions for you and your family; Emergency preparedness, sample an Arthritis Foundation Exercise Class. Learn about older adult benefit issues like Medicare, Prescription Drug Coverage, Social Security and much more. (Forest Republican, WI)
List of bills signed by Jindal Jun 24, 2008
This bill relates to the five-year prescription for actions involving a power of attorney. HB 879 Schroder. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Israeli family protests Hamas cease-fire Jun 23, 2008
Shalit's parents said they saw the letter as their moral power of attorney to file the petition in their son's name. His father, Noam, confirmed to CNN that the letter was in Shalit's handwriting and appeared to have been written recently. (CNN -- World)
Portland lawyer indicted in fraud case Jun 21, 2008
The criminal charges accuse Richardson of helping a friend, Eric J. Penn, obtain the power of attorney and title to his elderly aunt's home in North Portland just weeks after Penn's aunt was declared mentally incompetent ... On July 17, 2006, Richardson is accused of going with members of the Penn family to the nursing home and persuading Margaret Patton to sign over her North Haven Street home to her nephew, Eric Penn, a convicted felon, for no fee, and giving him the power of attorney and... (OregonLive, OR -- News)
A lose-lose situation Jun 21, 2008
In a recent letter, Dr. Mark Guttman, Mr. Treyes's Parkinson's specialist, said he had "strongly recommended" that his patient give someone power of attorney over his finances. Mr. Treyes said he was not comfortable handing such authority to a family member. (National Post)
Same-Sex Marriage Through History Jun 19, 2008
There isn't a single thing they gain legally here that cannot be done with the current legal documents such as power of attorney, a will, etc. This is as the good Dr. above says. (Human Events Online)
Daughter, son-in-law deny charges in Doss lawsuit Jun 17, 2008
According to the seven-page lawsuit, Doss, who does not read, write, or hear, gave his daughter power of attorney over his financial affairs in 2005. The lawsuit alleges Doss and her husband liquidated her father's assets by "deceiving or unduly influencing him to sign documents that he could not read and did not understand.". (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Owner of gold mine in Amador County sells controlling interest Jun 14, 2008
U.S. Energy has delivered a power of attorney to RMB giving RMB the right to vote the common shares of Sutter Gold now owned by U.S. Energy. The Sutter mine has a 3. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
It pays to be prepared Jun 11, 2008
"Every single adult should have an enduring financial power of attorney and an enduring power of guardianship. If you don't, there is the potential for decisions to be made by someone you would not have chosen. It is a very simple preventative measure to take," Winn says ... If you use a solicitor, the cost can range from as little as $200, for a simple will and enduring power of attorney, to upwards of $5000 for complex arrangements ... The importance of a Power of Attorney. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Caregiving: Know Your Options Jun 11, 2008
- Verify that your loved one has a Will, financial power of attorney, advance directive and funeral plans. If they don t, work with them to get these affairs in order. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
An Affair To Remember Jun 11, 2008
And if we get lucky when we're old, then we need to have drawn up a sexual power of attorney before it's too late. Who controls the intimate lives of people with dementia. (Slate)
The law overrides a father's intentions Jun 10, 2008
He moved all of his accounts to another broker and changed his power of attorney using a new lawyer. Between the time of the move and Dad's death six months ago, he never seemed to have time to spend with us. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
SEZs run into stamp duty wall Jun 9, 2008
However, other stamp duty rates prescribed by Parliament in Indian Stamp Act, 1899, (eg stamp duty on agreements, affidavit, articles of association of a company, partnership deed, lease deed, mortgage, power of attorney and security bond) are valid only for Union Territories ... g. stamp duty on agreements, affidavit, articles of association of a company, partnership deed, lease deed, mortgage, power of attorney and security bond) are valid only for Union Territories. (India Times)
With God on his side Jun 9, 2008
Some time after the funeral it emerged that Richards, who had Broadhurst's power of attorney, had taken out a loan for $270,000 on her behalf from a man called Gary Oakes. Oakes is a estate agent in Huskisson, near Jervis Bay, and, at the time of the loan was a client of Richards's accountancy firm. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Honor Flight Receives A $60,000 Donation Jun 8, 2008
Jack died in 2000 and before June died in 2006, Knight was given power of attorney and asked Knight to donate funds to worthy causes. "I didn't want history to be lost and about a month and a half ago I was watching the news and saw Honor Flight," said Knight. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Pastor changed crash story, witness says Jun 6, 2008
Another insurance officer, Robert Oats, said Porter assured him the first time they spoke that Craig never would sue Porter because Craig gave Porter power of attorney over his affairs. Soon after, the company cut Craig a $25,000 check to close the file, a relief to Oats, who figured his company was on the hook for at least the policy maximum of $250,000, he testified. (Modesto Bee, CA)
10 Tips: Be prepared for a hospital stay May 30, 2008
This directive can either be a living will, which allows you to prescribe which life-saving medical treatments you want to receive, or a durable power of attorney for health care, which also lets you spell out your wishes while giving another person the authority to make medical decisions for you if you cant do so ... Your health care power of attorney may or may not end up being the same person you authorize to pay your bills ... You also could use a durable power of attorney to appoint... (MSNBC -- Business)
Is Hospice and Home Care in your plan? May 29, 2008
You can also download forms for a living will, health care power of attorney, and other documents useful in expressing your wishes if there is a choice in how your life ends. The Alaska Comfort One Program also allows individuals certified as terminally ill to let health care providers know if they wish to have life-saving measures such as CPR withheld if their breathing and heartbeat stop. (Juneau Empire)
Justice Bin Yamin of the SHC has suspended a 2005 court order that said there was not enough evidence to go to trial in a case in which several men were accused of trying to kill PPP Co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari May 28, 2008
Zardari had filed a criminal revision application in the SHC. On Tuesday, Zardaris counsels said that the respondents had not filed a vakalatnama (power of attorney) so far. Justice Bin Yamin adjourned the proceedings to a date to be fixed later. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Gehrig's disease, then ... May 28, 2008
Last week, a representative of Humana asked Stephanie Phillippi to fax a power of attorney. As of Friday, Humana was still "verifying" that document while promising U.S. Rep. (News & Observer)
Eight decades later a writer gets her due May 26, 2008
A widower with terrible business sense, Eustace has made a career out of charming women out of their power of attorney, beginning with his crusty aunt Charlotte (Jennifer Phipps in a cracking performance). Ten years of marriage to a sleazebag hasn't been all bad: In the time between the prologue and the first act, Lois has grown from a timid governess to a prototypical supermom. (Globe and Mail)
Elderly bilking sounds alarm May 26, 2008
The seniors make suspicious changes in wills, power of attorney, titles and policies. The caregivers or friends encourage the seniors to limit contact with family or friends. (The Palm Beach Post)
Courtney Love lawyer's fraud May 24, 2008
The stars misspelled blog entry reads: Due to a lawyer without power of attorney illegally signing $2. 2 million in checks when I was in the UK, everything he signed was 85 per cent fraud. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Selangor state to go all out to undo wastage May 23, 2008
Thee projects were approved in a rather strange way in which the power of attorney was been given to the developers which means the land would become theirs even if the projects failed, he said. The sad thing is that although the projects are expected to generate RM35bil, the state government gets a revenue of only RM1bil, he said. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Khalid: Previous government undertook 62 risky projects May 23, 2008
Khalid said the state government had also given a power of attorney to the joint venture companies, enabling them to deal with the land freely. When I saw them (the joint ventures), I thought, 'You must make sure that these developers are competent in the sense that the projects can be completed', he said. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Start Early To Avoid Family Conflicts May 21, 2008
"You should definitely have a healthcare proxy, and a power of attorney," said Bill Ferris, legislative lobbyist for the American Association of Retired Persons in New York State ... "My cynical side says, 'Why are they so interested?' I don't have the eyes or ears out there and I don't know. A lot of times there's property involved, kids may want their inheritance early, so it can create a natural conflict." That's why it is so important to have a family meeting to discuss the healthcare proxy... (Suffolk Life Newspapers, NY)
Mexicans get tips on buying homes May 16, 2008
To qualify, participants must be Mexican citizens, be employed, earn four times the mortgage amount and have someone in Mexico act as power of attorney. Often, the goal of becoming a homeowner in Mexico is cumbersome, Rojas Weiser said. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Train whistles? Really? May 16, 2008
Watchdog wrote on May 10, 2008 11:00 AM:" The Dog says to Jeanette - sounds like you also have a personal agenda at the expense of tax payers. Let me tell you somethng about the cars setting on people's property, not public property. I have one I want to sell to a junk yard, I have called several only one agreed to buy it and they wanted me to sign a blank power of attorney with the DMV, which meant they could in fact fill in the blanks and obtain title to any vehicle I have registered. No... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Esquibel pleads guilty to charges May 15, 2008
The forged documents include a Power of Attorney Esquibel is accused of forging in 1999, giving her rights to execute Augustin Esquibel s business. Gladys Esquibel is then believed to have used the Power of Attorney to record a Quitclaim deed surrendering her husband s rights to the Burley home. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Read more. . May 15, 2008
Since then, city officials and her power of attorney Randy Keehn have been unable to locate any immediate relatives. The board has instructed City Attorney Pete Furuseth. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Area Hispanics scurry to get paperwork in line May 14, 2008
Ayala has also helped several Latinos draw up power of attorney papers, which she is also able to notarize. She said those requests began pouring in following similar raids on the Swift meat processing plant in Marshalltown in 2006. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
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Advocates also handed out power of attorney packets. People also received a Rights Card to hand to authorities in case of arrest. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
