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Living Wills
Living wills might be more properly called a healthcare directive or a directive to physicians since they do not manage the distribution of property after a persons death, but instead contain a person's wishes about their health care in the event that they become incapacitated. These articles will touch on what issues a living will may cover, and the formalities that a living will must follow in order to be effective.
Living Wills Articles
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Have You Updated Your Will Recently?
Provided by The Charles Law Offices
As the circumstances of your life change, so should your estate plan. Here are a few things to consider in keeping your will up to date. Read More » -
Study Finds Aging Baby Boomer Generation Without Living Wills
Provided by Jacobowitz & Gubits, LLP
In the wake of the aging baby boomer generation, having a living will in place is more important than ever. Unfortunately, it is estimated that roughly 64 percent of boomers do not have one. Read More » -
Estate Planning Basics for Aging and Infirm Parents in Florida
Provided by Law Office of Douglas A. Oberdorfer, P.A.
Learn more about how Florida families can help elderly loved ones with estate planning decisions. Read More » -
Guardianships for Incapacitated Adults Becoming the Norm
Provided by Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg and Gifford, P.C.
More and more individuals are creating guardianships for incapacitated adults, since many organizations require a guardianship to be in place before they will do business with them. Read More » -
Using Advance Directives to Designate Your Health Care Preferences
Provided by Karen Brady & Associates, P.C.
Advance directives are estate planning tools used by people who wish to specify the extent or type of health care they wish to receive when unable to convey instructions during a medical emergency. Read More » -
Planning for Incapacity
Provided by Gosselin Law
A balanced estate plan includes the following documents addressing medical and financial decisions if incapacitated. Read More » -
Florida Changes Laws for Financial and Health Care Powers of Attorney
Provided by Law Office of Douglas A. Oberdorfer, P.A.
Earlier this year, lawmakers in Florida significantly revised the state statute that governs the appointment of powers of attorney. Read More » -
Medical Decision Making: Planning for Incapacity in New York
Provided by Connors & Sullivan, P.C.
In New York, arrangements can be made for your medical affairs to be carried on in the manner you would like, by the person you would want to make those decisions. Read More » -
Making Vital Choices: Understanding Powers of Attorney Under Florida Law
Provided by Law Office of Douglas A. Oberdorfer, P.A.
A Florida estate planning lawyer can explain how various powers of attorney provide authority for one person to act on another’s behalf. Read More » -
Elder Guardianships in Florida: Incapacity and Asset Protection
Provided by Bryant Law Firm
Guardianship is a powerful legal option in Florida, and one that should be pursued only after a great deal of consideration of options such as powers of attorney. Read More »
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