Tag: health care directive
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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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Elder Law: “Power of Attorney and Health Care Directive Now Saves Money, Time, and Dignity Later”
Elder Law: “Getting Power of Attorney and Health Care Directive Now Saves Money, Time, and Dignity Later” The law tries to protect vulnerable people (minors, disabled, elderly). If you are trying to care for or assist someone in this category, or know you will at some point, the law can also help you protect them…