Suzanne,
Jargon and industry terms are sometimes difficult to
understand, for many families going through this time in their lives. When we
say the term ‘legal documents,’ typically we are referring to Powers of
Attorney and a will, or any preparatory legally binding document that gives
direction for the future.
Primarily, this includes the following, all of which should
be discussed in detail with all parties involved and should only be done through a lawyer:
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- Getting a will written that includes advance directives and wishes.
- Include POA (powers of attorney) for healthcare and finances.
- In some cases a trust may be in order.
There is a lot to say on this matter, and each family will
have different needs. My recommendation is to secure legal advice if there have
been changes since you last had legal documents drawn up, and assess where your
family’s greatest needs are.
