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5 WAYS TO AVOID INHERITANCE CONFLICT
It is no secret that inheritance can cause family conflict. It is all too common for family members to disagree over how to care for an ill or elderly loved one, or who should receive what when that person ultimately passes on. Fortunately, there are steps you can take today to minimize conflict for your…
Change in Maine Law Regarding Liability of an Agent Serving Under a Financial Power of Attorney
In a financial power of attorney, one person (the principal) gives another person (the agent) the authority to manage the principal’s property and to make financial decisions for the principal. A financial power of attorney (FPOA) is a very powerful document. An expansive FPOA may give the agent authority that is as broad as or…

Trusts: A Powerful Tool for Protecting Your Assets
Are you familiar with trusts? Rudman Winchell Attorney and Partner, Kristy Hapworth, recently presented at the 2023 Trust & Wealth Management Conference in Freeport, sponsored by the Maine Bankers Association. During her presentation, Kristy spoke about the benefits of trusts for clients with moderate wealth. We’ll provide a summary of her expertise, focusing on different…
Important Developments Regarding the Laws on Delegation of Parental Rights
For various reasons, sometimes parents are unable to care for their children. For example, a child may be taking a trip out of state with a school or extracurricular program and an unrelated adult supervising the trip needs authority to make medical decisions if a problem arises. Other situations might be more long-term, such as…
5 WAYS TO AVOID INHERITANCE CONFLICT
It is no secret that inheritance can cause family conflict. It is all too common for family members to disagree over how to care for an ill or elderly loved one, or who should receive what when that person ultimately passes on. Fortunately, there are steps you can take today to minimize conflict for your…
Change in Maine Law Regarding Liability of an Agent Serving Under a Financial Power of Attorney
In a financial power of attorney, one person (the principal) gives another person (the agent) the authority to manage the principal’s property and to make financial decisions for the principal. A financial power of attorney (FPOA) is a very powerful document. An expansive FPOA may give the agent authority that is as broad as or…

Trusts: A Powerful Tool for Protecting Your Assets
Are you familiar with trusts? Rudman Winchell Attorney and Partner, Kristy Hapworth, recently presented at the 2023 Trust & Wealth Management Conference in Freeport, sponsored by the Maine Bankers Association. During her presentation, Kristy spoke about the benefits of trusts for clients with moderate wealth. We’ll provide a summary of her expertise, focusing on different…
Important Developments Regarding the Laws on Delegation of Parental Rights
For various reasons, sometimes parents are unable to care for their children. For example, a child may be taking a trip out of state with a school or extracurricular program and an unrelated adult supervising the trip needs authority to make medical decisions if a problem arises. Other situations might be more long-term, such as…
5 WAYS TO AVOID INHERITANCE CONFLICT
It is no secret that inheritance can cause family conflict. It is all too common for family members to disagree over how to care for an ill or elderly loved one, or who should receive what when that person ultimately passes on. Fortunately, there are steps you can take today to minimize conflict for your…
Change in Maine Law Regarding Liability of an Agent Serving Under a Financial Power of Attorney
In a financial power of attorney, one person (the principal) gives another person (the agent) the authority to manage the principal’s property and to make financial decisions for the principal. A financial power of attorney (FPOA) is a very powerful document. An expansive FPOA may give the agent authority that is as broad as or…

Trusts: A Powerful Tool for Protecting Your Assets
Are you familiar with trusts? Rudman Winchell Attorney and Partner, Kristy Hapworth, recently presented at the 2023 Trust & Wealth Management Conference in Freeport, sponsored by the Maine Bankers Association. During her presentation, Kristy spoke about the benefits of trusts for clients with moderate wealth. We’ll provide a summary of her expertise, focusing on different…
Important Developments Regarding the Laws on Delegation of Parental Rights
For various reasons, sometimes parents are unable to care for their children. For example, a child may be taking a trip out of state with a school or extracurricular program and an unrelated adult supervising the trip needs authority to make medical decisions if a problem arises. Other situations might be more long-term, such as…