Wills & Power of Attorney
When it comes to your money and property, planning ahead is the best way to ensure that your estate is taken care of. LawDepot’s estate planning tools help you bring peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
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Wills
CodicilA Codicil is a document that modifies, deletes or adds to the content of an existing Will. A Codicil allows for changes to an existing Will without the necessity of rewriting the entire Will. Last Will and TestamentA Last Will and Testament gives you the ability to protect your loved ones and to decide what happens to your estate and children after your death - not the government.Living WillA Living Will allows you to convey wishes regarding medical treatment. It contains specific directions on the course of action you would or would not like to take if you are in a terminal condition, a permanent coma, or a persistent vegetative state. LawDepot’s Health Care Directive contains both a Living Will and a Medical Power of Attorney.
Other Forms
Gift DeedA Gift Deed is a legal document that allows a person to transfer ownership of an article of monetary or sentimental value to a relative or close friend. The Donor will retain physical possession of the Gift until the Gift is transferred or until the Donor becomes mentally incapacitated or dies. Using a Gift Deed allows people the flexibility of making real time dispositions of articles of monetary or sentimental value during their lifetimes.Child Medical ConsentA Child Medical Consent is used when parents or guardians of a child (or children) want to authorize another person (or people) to consent to medical treatment for the child(ren). It is ideal for use when a child is being cared for by a babysitter, grandparents, other relatives, or other temporary guardians. With this authorization, the caregiver will be able to access medical care without delay, especially in emergency situations.
Power of Attorney
Power of AttorneyA Power of Attorney is a document which gives another party the legal authority to act on your behalf in order to manage your legal and financial affairs. The power given can be very broad to allow complete control over all your finances and property, or it can be limited to a specific task. A Power of Attorney is crucial to have when planning for future incapacity or extended absences from home.Power of Attorney (Medical)A Power of Attorney (Medical) allows you to designate someone to make medical decisions for you when you are unable to properly communicate for yourself. LawDepot’s Health Care Directive contains both a Living Will and a Medical Power of Attorney.Revocation of Power of AttorneyA Revocation of Power of Attorney is a document used to cancel a previously granted power of attorney. The document must be signed by or on behalf of the person who granted the power. Use LawDepot's Revocation of Power of Attorney when you no longer want the person whom you appointed to act on your behalf.Health Care DirectiveA Health Care Directive is used to ensure that your medical wishes are carried out when you are unable to personally convey them. LawDepot’s Health Care Directive contains both a Living Will (for health care instructions) and a Medical Power of Attorney (for appointing a health care agent to act on your behalf). Depending on where you reside, the names of these sections may change but the functions stay the same.
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