Today, April 16, is National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD). So what does that mean? According to the webpage of the Conversation Project (National Healthcare Decisions
The story of musician and co-founder of the Beach Boys, Brian Wilson, and the need for his family to file for conservatorship is a reminder of the importance of early estate planning.
The most important part of your estate plan isn’t about taxes, investments, gifts, or other financial issues.
A document usually included in an estate planning package is a financial power of attorney. What is a financial power of attorney?
Advance directives typically consist of a living will and a power of attorney for healthcare.
The Covid-19 pandemic has increased Americans’ awareness of the need to have a will, living trust or other similar end-of-life document prepared.
This is a great time to get organized with estate planning—it will make things a lot easier for yourself and your loved ones.
If you want loved ones to remember you fondly, tackle your estate planning tasks. Your heirs will thank you for not leaving a legal mess to sort out.
A living will is a legal document that allows you to specify the kind of care you’d like to receive in end-of-life situations. This is different from an advance healthcare directive, though either one can be an important part of an estate plan.
When an individual cannot make important decisions for himself or herself, a judge appoints someone called the conservator or guardian to make decisions. The conservator has the legal backing of the court in all decisions, including finances, medical and personal care.
