Learn the essential steps to take after a loved one passes from estate planning attorneys, including advice, considerations, and a checklist of next steps.
Estate Planning Checklist for After Someone Dies
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Power of Attorney
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What Is a Power of Attorney, and Do You Need One?
A Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal document that grants someone the authority to make financial or medical decisions on your behalf. Having a POA is essential to ensure that your wishes are followed if you become incapacitated. Learn how POAs work, the different types of POAs, and why they are crucial for everyone–from young adults to aging parents–looking to protect their future.
How to Talk with Your Family About Estate Planning
Recommendations for how and when to talk with your family about your estate plan, will and other documents by expert trust and estate attorneys.
How to Talk With Your Parents About Estate Planning
Trust and estate lawyers offer recommendations for how to have critical conversations with your parents about end-of-life planning and estate documents.
Advance Medical Directives: Living Will, Medical Orders (MOLST & POLST), DNR
Advance directives are documents that express an individual’s health care wishes. Learn more about a Living Will, Healthcare Proxy, MOLST, POLST, and DNR orders.
Getting Your Affairs in Order: Essential Legal Documents
What legal documents should we have in place to prepare for an emergency, such as the Coronavirus pandemic?
Estate Planning for a College Student or Young Adult
Understand what documents you should discuss and prepare for your college-bound and young adult when they turn 18, a legal adult.
Understanding Powers of Attorney
Understanding your Power of Attorney (POA) is critical in estate planning. Bernie Krooks, a nationally-recognized expert shares his expertise in this video.
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