Edie Ceccarelli, a 114-year-old woman from Mendocino County, California, was recently confirmed as the world’s third oldest person. Her longevity is a testament to her good health and strong spirit, but it also highlights the importance of estate planning.
What documents have taken on more immediate importance as the pandemic continues? Here is a list of documents to seriously consider dealing with immediately: Advance Health Care Directive — This document names someone to make health care decisions for you. You can describe your preferences for end-of-life care. Last Will…
Legal Documents Every College-Age Student Needs As a parent, you lose the ability to make decisions on your child’s behalf when he or she turns 18. You no longer have the right to make medical decisions or speak with their doctors. If you would still like to have the ability…
It’s helpful if you can let your doctors know in advance what you want to happen if you can’t speak for yourself. An Advance Health Care Directive lays out who you want to speak for you and what kind of treatments you want. In this way, you are prepared before health care decisions need to be made.
If you’re named the agent under someone’s power of attorney, the person gave you permission to step into their shoes and act on their behalf. Meet with an estate planning attorney to discuss your responsibilities and options.
