OVERVIEW OF LIVING WILLS

Living Wills outline your position regarding medical care if you are ever unable to make your own healthcare decisions due to serious injury or illness. Having a Living Will in place is very beneficial in the case of very serious injuries and illnesses that render you unable to manage your own medical care. If you do not have a Living Will in place and you become unable to make decisions about your medical care, someone else may make those decisions for you. A Living Will puts your wishes in writing so there is no question of what you want to be done if you are in a critical medical situation.

OVERVIEW OF DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY

A Durable Power of Attorney is a very important tool. It permits you to designate a person in control of your assets and care if you are unable to make your own desicions. The best way to find out if a Durable Power of Attorney is right for you, speak to an estate planning attorney.