Happy New Year! Do you have any New Year’s resolutions? Many folks are declaring that 2023 will be the year in which they take better care of themselves physically, emotionally and financially. Others have decided to make 2023 the year of relaxation—to focus only on the things they can control and change for the better. What have you decided to do in 2023? You have endless options! Work smarter, not harder Whether you resolve to work harder or to relax more, you should bring legal and identity theft protection with you into the new year. Have you decided to build better habits? Make sure one of those habits is to keep your law firm and your identity theft specialist on speed dial. Perhaps you’ve resolved to take it slow, to stop frustrating yourself with constant attempts at perfection. That’s a healthy decision too! But don’t relax your legal and identity security while you’re at it! Questions to ask yourself While you are making these big decisions, it may be helpful for you to ask yourself a few questions: Legal protection:• Are you planning to buy or sell a property, rent a home, or start leasing to a tenant?• Do you need a lawyer’s help with estate planning needs?• Do you know what to do if you receive a traffic ticket or get involved in a traffic-related legal matter?• Do you wish you had access to a lawyer without having to pay hundreds of dollars per hour?• Do you worry about …
Editor’s note: This post was originally published February 23, 2022, and has been updated for accuracy, comprehensiveness and freshness on October 15, 2024. You’ve likely heard the term “Power of Attorney” (POA) many times. But do you really need a Power of Attorney? In a world where unexpected situations can arise at any moment, understanding the …