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Writer's pictureLarry Carlin

Last Will and Testament Planning Is Necessary




In today's busy world sometimes we get distracted and let details like puttling a Last Will in place. A Last Will and Testament is a legal document that provides who is to receive your estate upon your death, who is to administer your estate, who will serve as guardians of your children, and other provisions.


Have you have thought about your Last Will and Testament but don't know where to start ?

The first step is to find a lawyer with related areas of expertise, like estate planning and taxation law. And check with the local Bar Association to see if the attorney has had any disciplinary actions taken against them.


A Living Will is as necessary as a Last Will and Testament. Tell family members, your lawyer and your doctor where your living will is located and what it says. When you enter a long term facility, give your living will to the director to make sure they will honor it. And make sure all your friends and relatives know about it too in which case they will help carry out your wishes.


Make sure your last will and testament is up to date. Don't do your living will and testament yourself. You may save money on legal fees up front but you can put yourself in a disastrous situation down the road.


A power of attorney is also an important document. A power of attorney appoints someone to take care of your finances when are too incapacitated to handle them yourself. This document has various clauses that can help to protect your assets if you or your spouse needs to go into a nursing home. Nothing can be done if you're incompetent to deal with your finances and nobody else has authority to deal with your finances either.


Make sure your power of attorney is up to date. Remember you are giving the power to enforce your living will as well as your last will and testament if necessary.


Make sure your will is up to date. Laws change and your last will and testament is your chance to see wishes and bequests carried out.


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