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Akua Carmichael

Tax & Estate

Akua Carmichael, LL.B, J.D., TEP, is vice-president, Estate Planning and Services, with Estate Stewards. She can be reached at acarmichael@estatestewards.com.

When a gift may not be a gift When a gift may not be a gift

Tax & Estate

When a gift may not be a gift

Help your client avoid potential litigation over a resulting trust

By Akua Carmichael |November 12, 2024

5 min read

Appointing adult children to manage finances Appointing adult children to manage finances

Planning and Advice

Appointing adult children to manage finances

Clients often grant power of attorney for property to a trusted family member; an adult child is not always the best choice

By Akua Carmichael |October 1, 2024

4 min read

Common gaps when appointing an attorney for property and personal care Common gaps when appointing an attorney for property and personal care

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Common gaps when appointing an attorney for property and personal care

A case study explains the challenges

By Akua Carmichael |November 10, 2022

5 min read

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