{"id":10277,"date":"2016-05-17T20:14:39","date_gmt":"2016-05-17T20:14:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tampabaylawgroup.com\/?p=10277"},"modified":"2016-05-17T20:14:39","modified_gmt":"2016-05-17T20:14:39","slug":"estate-planning-advance-directive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/themediabeast.com\/resources\/estate-planning-advance-directive\/","title":{"rendered":"Estate Planning | Advance Directives"},"content":{"rendered":"

Estate Planning | Advance Directives<\/h2>\n

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Estate Planning |<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0Many people mistakenly believe that estate planning only addresses what happens to someone’s\u00a0assets after their death. In fact, a comprehensive estate plan can provide direction during life and\u00a0after death. By incorporating advance directives in their planning, people can protect themselves and\u00a0their families in the event of an illness or incapacity.<\/p>\n

What Are Advanced Directives?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Advanced directives are legal documents that allow an individual to make their preferences known\u00a0while they are able to do so. This enables people to retain some control even if they are injured or\u00a0incapacitated by providing a way for their medical and business matters to be handled. Advanced\u00a0directives can also prevent the squabbling and hard feelings that often develop when families are\u00a0forced to make tough decisions without their loved one’s guidance. This heart-wrenching situation\u00a0makes emotionally difficult times even more challenging, so taking steps to avoid it is truly invaluable.<\/p>\n

Types of Advanced Directives<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are several types of advanced directives. A living will describes what types of long-term life\u00a0support measures an individual is willing to accept and identifies whether they would like medical\u00a0professionals to attempt various forms of resuscitation. For those who would prefer to have someone\u00a0they trust make medical decisions when they cannot, there is an advanced directive that allows\u00a0individuals to name a health care surrogate. A durable power of attorney is also a smart choice. This\u00a0document gives a selected person the right to step in and handle legal and financial matters if the\u00a0individual who granted it is unable to do so.<\/p>\n

Who Needs to Prepare Advanced Directives?<\/strong><\/p>\n

While seniors and people in poor health will clearly benefit from having advanced directives, they are\u00a0not the only ones who should consider preparing these documents. While no one likes to think about\u00a0it, adults of any age can be injured or experience a sudden health crisis. That means that advanced\u00a0directives are for everyone.\u00a0To learn more about advanced directives or other facets of estate planning, turn to Mortellaro &\u00a0Sinadinos. Attorneys with a thorough understanding of elder law, they know that preparing for the future can provide priceless peace of mind. They\u00a0take pleasure in helping their clients get the benefits they are entitled to and create a suitable plan for their future needs.<\/p>\n

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