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Health Care Proxy: Someone with a Backbone

By Bill Stalter on April 13, 2017
Posted in Power of Attorney, Transition Documents

The Conversation Project recently posted a blog entry titled “Somebody with a Backbone”: Tips for Choosing a Health Care Proxy.   We could not agree more with the post’s recommendations about how to go about selecting a power of attorney for health care decisions.   The post includes a hyperlink to “How to” brochure that is…

Transition Plans: Family Support

By Bill Stalter on February 27, 2017
Posted in Power of Attorney, Transition Documents

The Kansas City Star recently devoted a column to Marty Schottenheimer, and his family’s support as he adjusts to life with Alzheimer’s.   Coach Schottenheimer was diagnosed with the disease in his late 60’s, but continues an active life, with the assistance of his wife, son, and daughter-in-law.  The column is a reminder that multiple family…

Designating the Right of Sepulcher: my mother’s confusing instructions

By Bill Stalter on July 6, 2016
Posted in Power of Attorney, Right of Sepulcher, Transition Documents

My mom died recently, and her failure to put in writing her final arrangements resulted in a family conflict.

My mother did not like discussing death, and avoided the topic of her own death at all costs.   A few years ago, my mother asked that I prepare a durable power of attorney, and include powers…

Right of Sepulcher: An Attorney’s Error

By Bill Stalter on November 20, 2014
Posted in Power of Attorney, Right of Sepulcher, Transition Documents

Betty Jean Collins had her own preferences for the disposition of her body, but her children had other plans.  As counsel to many funeral homes, I have seen this situation too many times.  The time that should be used for remembrance and healing, is instead marked by conflict and expense.  A right of sepulcher designation…

William Stalter is the founder of Stalter Legal Services and the Preneed Resource Company. Bill focuses his law practice on preneed and death care compliance, serving banks, funeral homes, crematories, and cemeteries. He has written multiple published articles…

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