In a previous article, “Life and Death Planning: The Essential Legal Tools Every Person Should Have”, I spelled out the three (3) essential legal documents every adult should have in place as part of his or her estate plan. Specifically, those documents include: (1) a Last Will and Testament; (2) a Durable Financial Power of Attorney; and (3) a Durable Health Care Power of Attorney. Regardless of your current age, health, or circumstances, those documents are necessary to have in place to direct others as to your wishes and intent regarding your assets, your personal, financial and business affairs, and your health care and end of life medical treatment.

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