The purpose of a living will is to ensure that your future health care decisions and plans are respected. It is a legal document that outlines your preferences for medical treatment and end-of-life care if you are unable to communicate.…
In a will, you identify who will receive your assets and properties, addressing who will inherit them after your death. Your will names a personal representative (executor) who will carry out your directives. In addition to asset distribution, your executor makes…
Most older adults realize the importance of estate planning. Yet, nearly half of Americans age 55 or more are lacking a will, have no designated powers of attorney, and have not composed a living will, or health care directives. These…