Wills and Powers of Attorney

In order to avoid having assets become the property of the state upon one’s death, or to be certain that assets are received and enjoyed by individuals or charities of our own choosing, it is very wise to have a properly drafted and executed testamentary will. In a testamentary will, a person is able to name individuals to serve in the capacity of an executor or to carry out the terms and conditions of the will under oversight of the Probate

Living Will

In addition to a testamentary will, it is also advisable to have what is known as a “living will” or Advanced Directive which provides guidance to family members and-most importantly- healthcare providers (or even a court of law) when they are forced to make decisions about medical treatment or end of life options in those instances in which the patient may not be able to communicate her or his intent.

Power of Attorney

A Power of Attorney is an instrument by which one person designates another to act in his or her behalf when conducting business and legal affairs. Such instruments are very flexible and may be permanent or temporary in their application and use