Living Wills

Get the medical treatment you want—or designate the right person to make any necessary decisions for you—if you're ever incapacitated. Learn more about these important estate planning documents, and decide if one is right for you.

Living will vs. advance directive: Which is best for your estate?

Wondering about the differences between a living will and an advance directive? Read more to learn which to use in your estate plan.

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Do I need a living will?

A living will is an important document every adult should complete with thoughtfulness and care. Doing so protects not only you but your family as…

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How do I get a medical power of attorney for child?

What would happen if you are a long way from home and your child has a medical emergency and someone needs to sign a consent form? A temporary…

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Before surgery: Essential estate planning tips

If you're going in for surgery, it's a good idea to have some legal documents in place first.

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Estate plans and intellectual property: What to consider

Intellectual property is a valuable asset that often gets forgotten in the estate planning process.

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The facts about advance directives

Advance directives are documents that detail your wishes for your care if you're incapacitated or terminally ill and need someone to make medical…

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What is a living will?

A living will is a legal document that details how you prefer to receive medical treatment when you can no longer make decisions for yourself. This…

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Living will vs. last will & testament

Not sure about the differences between living will vs. last will? Here's a quick summary.

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What is the difference between a living will and a last will and testament?

Though they both contain the word 'will,' these two documents are quite different.

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Estate planning: 11 things to do before you die

With a bit of preparation you can put your mind at ease now and save your loved ones a lot of trouble later.

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