Situations in Which a Lawyer Should Help with a Living Will
Many people execute a living will without the assistance of an attorney. While trusts and other forms of estate planning may provide certain benefits, a person may decide a living will is enough if he only has a small estate. However, there are still a few situations where a person may want legal advice even for a living will or a healthcare document. Here are a few cases.
Worried About Family Disagreements
When it comes to healthcare, in particular, family emotions can flare. What one person said he or she is willing to do to follow your wishes may change in an emergency. If you are worried about a close family member fighting your medical wishes, consulting a lawyer to check your healthcare directive is a good idea.
You’re a Frequent Traveler
Medical documents are often only valid in the state they are executed in. If you spend a lot of your time in a neighboring state for work or other reasons, you may want to consult a lawyer to execute a legal document that bears the right language for multiple states.
You Need More than Just a Living Will
If you have more assets, you may want to consider other options such as trusts and other documents that can help your heirs to avoid lengthy probate issues. A capable estate planning lawyer can help you to see the best way to protect your assets and help your family in their time of loss.
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