Tag: health care

  • 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…

  • 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…