Many people wait until later in life to think about their
estate plan. This is a risky gamble that one should never take, as it can leave your family in a horrible situation when you die. From the moment you turn 18, there are documents you should have drafted for you by an experienced estate planning attorney. These include your Advance Healthcare Directive and Durable Power of Attorney. Your Advance Healthcare Directive is a document used in situations when you become medically incapacitated and also identifies end of life decisions. A Durable Power of Attorney is a document that identifies someone to act on your behalf regarding your financial and business affairs should you become temporarily incapacitated. Parents, if you have children over the age of 18, you should have a discussion with them about these documents and speak with an
estate planning attorney.
A will is an important legal document that identifies what to do with your assets when you die, as well as identifies who will care for your minor children when you die. If you don't have a will, you should consider speaking to an estate planning lawyer immediately to have one created for you, especially if you own any assets or have children. If you plan ahead and get these documents created early in life, you are putting your family in an easier situation to handle your affairs when you die or become temporarily incapacitated. It’s never too early to plan for your family's well-being once you are gone.
The Law Office of Autumn Springfield has relocated to Playa Del Rey, California. The office is now accepting new business and estate planning clients in Playa Del Rey, Marina Del Rey, Santa Monica, Manhattan Beach, and Hermosa Beach. Contact the office for a consultation.
Autumn Springfield, Esq, MBA, is a licensed attorney in California and practices in the areas of business and
estate planning, contracts, and entertainment law. She can be contacted via phone at 619-977-9379 or through her firm’s website:
www.autumnlaw.com.
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