Death Doulas and Role in End-of-Life Care
June 12, 2024
The passing of a loved one often leads to costly family conflicts. Leaving a clear advance directive using death doulas can help.
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When Should You Share Your Estate Plan?
February 22, 2024
At some point, you’ll want to share your estate plans with your loved ones—and the first step in this process may be to hold a family meeting.
Creating Your Own Trust or Will?
September 7, 2022
Even Consumer Reports suggests working with an experienced estate planning attorney to make sure documents are correctly prepared.
Estate Planning for Living
September 2, 2022
Does a person need a Power of Attorney document if that person already has a Last Will and Testament (‘Will’)? It is a critical piece of the planning puzzle.
Living Will and DNR Order Compared
August 17, 2022
Q: Is there a difference between a ‘living will’ and a ‘do not resuscitate’ order?
Choosing a Power of Attorney?
March 2, 2022
These agents take over your affairs in specific areas, if you become physically or mentally incapacitated.
Unmarried Couple Estate Planning
February 24, 2021
An unmarried couple needs to create an appropriate estate plan. If they truly want inheritance rights, they need to execute testamentary documents, such as wills.
Herd How to Get Your Vaccine for Covid-19?
February 11, 2021
To make sure you have your own decision-makers prepared to speak for your medical decisions if you can’t, because you didn’t get your vaccine for Covid-19, or some other tragedy, please see an estate planning attorney and get your living will and advanced directive in place.
Emergency Estate Planning Decisions to Make Right Now
March 19, 2020
“Don’t panic” has been a common refrain from government leaders, public health professionals, and across social media from well-meaning people trying to keep everyone calm during the coronavirus pandemic.
A Natural End of Life
February 4, 2020
You know that you can always refuse life-sustaining medical treatment. The tricky part comes when you are no longer able to understand your options or communicate your wishes to the health care professionals.
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