What is an Advance Directive

What is an Advance Directive

An advance directive is a written document that indicates an individual’s choices regarding medical treatment. It must be signed in order to be binding. Types of Advance Directives There are typically two types of advance directives: Living Will A living will is...
How to Discuss End of Life Estate Planning with Your Parent(s)

How to Discuss End of Life Estate Planning with Your Parent(s)

This is not at the top of our list of conversations we want to have with our parents, but it is a necessary one.  With the right preparation, the conversation should be easier to start and here is a step-by-step guide to help through the process. Step 1:  Do Your...
How To Best Prepare My Estate Before I Die: 9 Steps

How To Best Prepare My Estate Before I Die: 9 Steps

While thinking about our own mortality is not at the top of our ‘to do’ lists, many of us want to spare our loved ones from having to deal with the task after we pass away.  Therefore, here is a step-by-step guide to help you prepare your own estate. Step...