Jill M. Santiago Law Offices

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Financial Powers Of Attorney (POA) And Living Trust Compared Side By Side

March 23, 2026 by Jill Santiago Leave a Comment

When building an estate plan, two documents come up again and again: the financial power of attorney and the living trust. On the surface they can seem to overlap, since both allow someone else to manage your assets when you cannot. But they work very differently, serve distinct purposes, and in most well-designed estate plans, […]

Filed Under: Living Trust, Power of Attorney, Trustee

Protect Your Family: 12 Ways a Power of Attorney Protects You

July 14, 2025 by Jill Santiago

When people think about estate planning, they often focus on what happens after they pass away. But planning for the “what ifs” of life is just as important. One of the most powerful tools for protecting yourself and your loved ones during your lifetime is a Durable Power of Attorney (POA). A Power of Attorney […]

Filed Under: Power of Attorney

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