Author: Phil Craig

"My mom told me she has a living will. That way she's going to avoid probate"I can't tell you how many times I've heard this when a new person finds out I was a living trust lawyer.They go on to say, "She got one of those forms at

Author: Janine Byrne

The Importance of Making a WillA valid will is one of the most important documents you could ever put your signature to, as the consequences of failing to make a will before you die can have far-reaching effects on the people you care about

Author: David Hallstrom

According to information provided by Plan-My-Estate.com an estate planning and asset protection resource web site, a living will, known in most states as a Directive to Physicians or Healthcare Directive, sets out your wishes about what ext

Author: James Wood

A Living Will is a legal document addressing only deathbed considerations; a client unilaterally declares his/her desire that life-prolonging measures be discontinued when there is no hope of ultimate recovery.On the other hand, people use

Author: Sheri Abrams

WHAT DOES A WILL DO?The simplest way to ensure that your funds, property and personal effects will be distributed after your death according to your wishes is to prepare a will. A will is a legal document designating the transfer of your pr

Author: Barbara C. Phillips

Today, more than ever, you need a Living Will. Discover the 10 most common questions you need answered so you too can have peace of mind. What is an advanced health care directive? Advanced health care directives are wri

Author: Barbara Mascio

Recent headlines about the Schiavo family in Florida created a multitude of calls to Senior Approved Services from family members who wanted clarification on what it means to designate an individual to make health care decisions on behalf of a lov

Author: Thomas McMahon

Anyone who cares about the feelings of their family members, or their own final health care treatment, should consider executing a Living Will. It has become an essential element in the practice of Estate Planning Attorneys.Why? A Living Wi

Author: Paul Nicolosi

Why Plan Your Estate?The knowledge that we will eventually die is one of the things that seem to distinguish humans from other living beings. At the same time, no one likes to dwell on the prospect of his or her own death. But if you postp

Author: Paul Nicolosi

Your Durable Power of AttorneyFor most people, the durable power of attorney is the most important estate-planning instrument available-even more useful than a will. A power of attorney allows a person you appoint – your “attorney –in-fac