An advance directive is an often overlooked part of estate planning, but it shouldn't be. This array of critical legal documents clarifies your medical care wishes should you be incapacitated. After ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

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I had hoped that by now most adults in this country would have completed an advance directive for medical care and assigned someone they trusted to represent their wishes if and when they are unable ...

Advance directives enable individuals to exercise control over their futures and ensure that the care they receive at the end of their lives is pursuant to their wishes. Yet, the majority of ...

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When it comes to estate planning, don't overlook an advance directive. This array of critical legal documents clarifies your medical care wishes should you be incapacitated. After all, most people ...