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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">I often wonder if I am the only one hung up on Power of Attorney forms – I still don’t have enough real world experience to share with my clients pros and cons of adding
the super powers. Having been involved in some probate dispute work for the last 4 or so of my 18 years, I tend to share that I personally lean away from those powers when asked my opinion (I make it clear however, it’s client’s choice). I do have a couple
that some of my clients will often choose (gifts greater than the base power, delegation of some but not all).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Any stories or thoughts you have are appreciated –
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family:"Script MT Bold";mso-ligatures:none">Diane J. Kiepe<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">Diane J. Kiepe<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">Douglas Eden<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">717 W. Sprague Ave.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">Suite 1500<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">Spokane, WA 99201<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><a href="mailto:djkiepe@depdslaw.com">djkiepe@depdslaw.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">509-455-5300<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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