Credits: 3.0 general credit hours
Description: Powers of attorney are critical legal tools for financial and health care decision-making yet drafting them effectively requires a clear understanding of jurisdictional nuances and recent legal developments. In this practical and informative class, our distinguished presenters offer step-by-step guidance on creating comprehensive and enforceable powers of attorney in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. The following are among the key topics this class covers:
- Legal foundations of financial and health care powers of attorney
- Comparing and contrasting requirements across D.C., Maryland, and Virginia
- Recent legislative updates and their impact on drafting
- Best practices for ensuring clarity, enforceability, and compliance
- Common drafting pitfalls and how to avoid them
This class is ideal for estate planning attorneys, elder law practitioners, and general practitioners looking to enhance their drafting skills and stay current with evolving laws. Gain the knowledge and tools needed to confidently prepare powers of attorney that protect clients’ interests and stand up to legal scrutiny.
Faculty: Catherine Mary Rafferty, Law Offices of Catherine Mary Rafferty and Andrea J. Sloan, Esq.
Fees: $89 D.C. Bar Communities Members, $99 D.C. Bar Members, $109 Government and Nonprofit Attorneys, and $129 Others
The D.C. Bar CLE Program now offers discounted group registration rates! For more information, contact the CLE Office at CLE@dcbar.org or 202-626-3488.
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