Beyond Medical Care: Personal Benefits of Advance Directives
Establishing an advance directive can serve as a powerful expression of your personal values and autonomy.
A Seniors Guide to Estate Planning
Most older adults acknowledge that estate planning is essential. Yet, nearly half of Americans age 55 or older do not have a will, and even fewer have designated powers of attorney, a living will, or health care directives.
These legal...
What to Know About Creating a Living Will
Creating a living will ensures your future healthcare decisions and plans are respected. A living will, or advance directive, is a legal document outlining medical treatment preferences and end-of-life care if you can’t communicate or make decisions for yourself. Everyone...
The Importance of a Living Will
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.…
Self-Written Wills are Problematic
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…
Estate Planning for Seniors
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…