Estate planning lawyers discuss steps for incapacity and diminishing-capacity planning, proactively protecting assets and finances, and avoiding guardianship.
Managing Diminishing Capacity
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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.
Tips for Individuals Living Alone (Pt. 1 of 2)
Estate lawyers share tips for individuals living alone to prepare for a healthcare or medical emergency, including a checklist and contact forms.
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.
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