Tag: family issues
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Anatomical Bequests: Is Your Body Your Last Gift?
There’s a difference between “organ donation” and “anatomical bequest.” Many people choose to donate organs upon their death – healthy parts of their bodies that may be transplanted upon their death into someone else to assist that individual in recovering from or surviving a serious injury or illness. There are many opportunities during your adult…
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Elder Law: When is a Power of Attorney or Health Care Directive Not Enough?
I advise Minnesotans to get their foundational estate plans in order – young, old, married, single, with kids and without – it’s important. For most people, making some sort of transfer of asset plan for after death (wills and/or trusts) is only the beginning. It should continue with life planning as well, meaning powers of…
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Estate Planning: “When It Comes to Selecting Agents and Representatives, More Isn’t Always Better.”
Estate Planning: “When It Comes to Selecting Agents and Representatives, More Isn’t Always Better.” When there is more than one obvious choice for Personal Representative (of your Will), Trustee (of your Trust), Agent (for your Health Care Directive), or Attorney-in-Fact (for Power of Attorney), consider the decision-making process for your friends and family and the…