Estate planning : for people with a chronic condition or disability / Martin M. Shenkman.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Shenkman, Martin M.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Estate planning--United States.

Estate planning.

People with disabilities--Legal status, laws, etc--United States.

People with disabilities.

Trusts and trustees--United States.

Trusts and trustees.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (227 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Demos Medical Pub., c2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This is the first comprehensive estate-planning guide for those living with a chronic disease or disability. This book is targeted at those planning for the disbursement of their estates, no matter their size.Estate-planning is crucial for those living with a chronic disease or disability: individuals must express their preferences whether to receive long-term care at home rather than in a nursing home in the event that they become more disabled, and it is more important for one who has a chronic illness to name a power of attorney. Estate Planning for People with a Chronic Condition or Disabi

Contents:

Cover; Title Page; Dedication; Contents; Introduction; Chapter 1: 7 Steps of Estate Planning; Chapter 2: Chronic Illness Estate Planning Basics; Chapter 3: Organizing Legal, Financial, and Other Information; Chapter 4: Competency Taking Legal Actions to Protect Yourself; Chapter 5: Power of Attorney Authorizing Someone to Take Legal Action For You; Chapter 6: Ensuring Access to Your Medical Records HIPAA; Chapter 7: Your Health Care Proxy and Living Will Designating Someone to Make Health Care Decisions for You; Chapter 8: Emergency Child Medical Form

Chapter 9: Your Will: Distributing Assets and Caring for Your Loved OnesChapter 10: Revocable Living Trust Maintaining Control and Protecting You Through Disability; Chapter 11: Charitable Giving; Chapter 12: Other Considerations; Chapter 13: Getting Started; Index; Back Cover

Notes:

Includes index.

ISBN:

1-282-11523-5

9786612115233

1-935281-07-0

OCLC:

609842279