Writing your will and completing your estate plan are actions you take not only to pass along wealth to your children but also to manage your own affairs during difficult times. You need a method for conveying your intentions even if you become unable to voice them...
Most people understand what a will is. But how is that different from a living will? In short, both are equally essential documents that everyone should draft during the estate planning process. What is a living will? A living will is a legal document that allows an...
An estate plan isn't just about who gets what when you die. It's also about who takes care of you and what medical wishes you have if you are alive but become incapacitated for one reason or another. A comprehensive estate plan should include a health care directive,...
People travel now more often -- and more easily -- than they ever have in human history. It used to be that most people lived and died with miles of where they were born. Even within American history, traveling across the country was seen as a one-way trip that meant...
Many people think about their estate plan as only having to do with the assets they are leaving behind when they pass away. There is another facet to this plan that you need to think carefully about – your health care power of attorney. The health care power of...
You may not expect to be unable to communicate wishes for your medical care. But an accident or illness can prevent you from letting doctors know how they should treat you. When this happens, you must rely on your loved ones to make decisions for you. However, if you...