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What is a Will?
A Will is a document containing your instructions and wishes as to how your property and assets are to be distributed after your death. It is a legal document containing the names or the people you want as beneficiaries, how you want your assets handled, even who you wan to be the guardian of your minor children.
What is a Trust?
A Trust is a written agreement where assets are held by a trustee for the benefit or another. The agreement is usually between the person creating the trust and the person they want to oversee the trust for the benefit of the beneficiary. The agreement can contain terms, conditions and limitations on how to handle the assets.
What is a Guardianship?
A Guardianship is the legal process where a court appoints a person to make decisions for a minor or an adult that has been deemed incapacitated. Some of those decisions can include making healthcare decisions, deciding living arrangements and education.
What is a Conservatorship?
A Conservatorship is the legal process where a court appoints a person to make financial decisions for a minor or an adult that has been deemed incapacitated. Some of the conservator’s responsibilities can include: marshalling assets, liquidating assets, receiving income for the estate and protecting property from loss.
What is a Power of Attorney?
A Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal document that will allow another person to act on your behalf and conduct your affairs when you are unable to do so. You can appoint someone to be your POA generally or for a specific transaction like your personal business affairs. You can revoke a POA at any time.
What is a Healthcare Directive?
A Heath Care Directive Is a document that specifies your wishes regarding your medical welfare In the event you can’t make them for yourself, such as remaining on life support or donating your organs.