Category: Advance Directives
Prince did not leave a will and many, many relatives showed up to stake a claim. Not having a will can create some difficult situations for your loved ones and some of them are not expected, according to Arizona Central in “Here’s why you don’t want to die without leaving a will“. For example, in […]
You can direct what happens to those digital assets, even if it means destroying them. Almost everyone has digital assets in today’s world and it is important to protect access to them in your estate plan, according to the Valdosta Daily Times in “Preparing an estate strategy for digital assets“. Digital assets include information on […]
If your parents are aging, it might be a good time for a frank discussion. It is quite possible you are beginning to worry about your elderly parents. If that is happening now, then now is a good time to discuss their end-of-life issues, their housing issues and their financial condition, according to Kanawha Metro […]
When everyone is comfortable, it is time to move forward with discussion. The key to learning about the financial plans of your parents is to ask for advice on your plans and then ask about their plans, according to “Ask your folks about their financial plans“. Start by explaining your own plan, how you’ve decided […]
Do your loved ones know what your want? There is simply no way to know when a sudden health event or an accident could render a person unable to communicate, according to The Advocate in “If you were on death’s door, what happens next? Advance care directives can make sure your wishes are carried out“. […]
The chances of needing one, increases with age. A Health Care proxy is good protection and, since the chances of a health crisis occurring increases with age, many people put it off with disastrous results. However, it is important to take your time and choose carefully, according to Forbes in “How to Select A Health […]
Yes, the importance of the directive is that it makes your wishes known. An advance directive is a way to make sure your wishes are known to another person or persons and by legally conveying them in advance, making sure you have a say, even when you don’t have a voice, according to the Enid […]
Women should consider how to care for loved ones through an estate plan as well as themselves. Women live approximately 4.9 years longer than men. That fact should be considered in estate planning, according to the Boca Newspaper in “Smart Tips for Women: Estate Planning“. If you plan carefully, wishes for the distribution of your […]
How many people over the age of 45 do not have a prepared will? Two out of Five! Many people seem to have difficulty getting started with an estate plan. However, it really doesn’t take much to do the planning necessary to help family members who survive you, according to the Lebanon Democrat’s article “End-of-life […]
Laws can still prevent someone with your Advanced Care Directive from accessing medical records. It seems illogical that the person who is named as your agent under an Advanced Care Directive can’t gain access to your health care records. However, that can sometimes be the case, according to the Monterey Herald in “Senior Advocate: Can […]
