Listen to the Podcast
- 1:10 – What is a power of attorney and why do I need one
- 4:10 – What happens if incapacitated with no power of attorney
- 5:50 – Different types of financial power of attorney
- 8:56 – What happens if family members don’t get along
- 9:30 – Who should you name as your agent
- 15:35 – When does power of attorney become effective
- 17:58 – When should I review these documents
- 18:46 – Can a power of attorney be revoked
- 19:22 – Differences for government employees
- 20:27 – Creating different types of power of attorney
Lindsey Sarowitz joined Handler & Levine, LLC in 2013. Ms. Sarowitz is an associate with the firm, and regularly represents individuals, including Federal government employees, in preparing their estate plans, consisting of wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health care directives and other estate planning documents. She also represents Estates and Trustees in regard to decedent’s issues, helping guide families through probate and trust administration following the loss of a loved one. Lindsey is a member of the Maryland and District of Columbia Bars, and is a member of the Estate Planning Council of Montgomery County, MD. As part of her practice, Lindsey provides estate planning seminars to Federal Government employees through the National Institute of Transition Planning.
