by cooneylaw | Nov 26, 2024 | Estate Planning & Probate, Wills
Estate Planning may not be top of mind during the busy holiday season. However, gathering with loved ones can be a good opportunity to discuss your estate plans with them. Having an open conversation can help avoid fights amongst your heirs. You can give some context...
by cooneylaw | Jun 11, 2024 | Estate Planning & Probate
A Living Will, or Health Care Directive, is one of the documents in a comprehensive estate plan. Some folks also call these Advanced Directives. They clearly state your wishes regarding certain life-sustaining medical treatments in case you’re in a permanent...
by cooneylaw | Nov 1, 2022 | Estate Planning & Probate, Wills
Generally, a Power of Attorney (POA) is a document that allows someone you specify to act on your behalf. These should be part of everyone’s estate plan since they can minimize the impact of unforeseen problems in the future. When it comes to individual estate...
by cooneylaw | Apr 27, 2021 | Estate Planning & Probate, Wills
A comprehensive estate plan includes several legal documents that clearly lay out your wishes, including a Health Care Directive. This document, also referred to as a Living Will or Advanced Directive, clearly states your wishes regarding the use of certain...