Attorneys at Law
Wills and Estate Planning
A will is a legal document directing how a person wants his/her assets distributed after death, who manages the distribution of the assets, and, if applicable, who will act as the legal guardian for any minor children/dependents.
A living will is a legal document that outlines a person's preferences for medical care and life-sustaining treatments if he/she becomes terminally ill, permanently unconscious, or otherwise unable to communicate his/her decisions.
A Power of Attorney is a legal document that appoints an agent, a trusted person, to make decisions or any on behalf of someone else. The powers of the agent can include financial affairs or healthcare choices. This legal document is highly customizable.
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Wills and Estate Documents
When a loved one becomes ill and is in need of care or assistance, many options are avialable to the family. It is best to be proactive and obtain legal doccuments that appoint a trusted person to effectuate both your medical and financial wishes. The documents can be in effect during your life or after.
These documents can ensure your wishes are honored, your family is provided for, and make sure anylegal complications are minimized.