Who Can Legally Witness an Advance Directive? Know Your Rights
Nash Riggins
March 5, 2024
|
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Trustworthy protects and optimizes important family information so you can save time, money, and enjoy peace of mind
Even if you’re unable to communicate with your doctor, the medical treatments you receive as a patient are always in your control. An advance directive is a legal document individuals can use to detail their wishes in case they’re incapacitated and can’t tell doctors what they do and don’t want.
They’re incredibly useful and empowering documents, but to be legally binding, most states require your directive to be signed in front of witnesses. Read on to find out how advance directives work, why they must be witnessed, and explore various state requirements to ensure your advance directive is fully compliant.
Key Takeaways
An advance directive is a legally recognized document where medical patients can express their treatment wishes.
Validation requirements for advance directives vary by state, but most states require one or more witnesses to validate a directive’s authenticity.
Generally speaking, an advance directive witness can’t be related to you by blood or be one of your appointed medical agents.
What Is an Advance Directive?
An advance directive is a legal document individuals can use to communicate their healthcare choices.
Advance directives are typically signed in the presence of multiple witnesses, and most states recognize two types of advance directives:
Other types of advance directives include do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders, do-not-intubate (DNI) orders, or organ donation information. Although, a living will, power of attorney, or health care surrogate directive usually contains them.
While each type of advance directive varies in terms of scope, they all share a common goal: to empower individuals with the ability to make their own medical decisions while they’re able to. That means if you’re incapacitated and can’t tell your doctors what treatments you do or don’t want, everyone can defer to your advance directive for the answers.
Does an Advance Directive Need to be Witnessed?
Generally speaking, yes: an advance directive must be witnessed to ensure its validity and authenticity. However, the rules around who can or cannot witness an advance directive often vary depending on where you live in the US.
The U.S. federal government passed a law — the Patient Self-Determination Act — in 1990 dictating all hospitals and medical practitioners inform patients about advance directives and their rights. But they subsequently left it up to states to determine those rights.
David Bross, Senior Estate Planner at Truepoint Wealth Counsel explains:
“Each state has its own specific forms that are either created by legislators, bar associations, and medical associations. Whether an advance directive needs to be witnessed will vary from state to state.”
For example, in Ohio, a healthcare power of attorney or a living will can either be signed in the presence of a notary or witnessed by two independent witnesses.
That means you’ll need to check and understand the laws in your home state to ensure your advance directive complies with local regulations.
Florida law requires an advance directive to be witnessed by two individuals, but only one of those two witnesses can be your spouse or another blood relative.
However, if you create an advance directive in California, there are additional rules in place. At least one of the two witnesses present cannot be related to you by blood, marriage, adoption, or be entitled to any part of your estate if you die.
If you’re resident at a skilled nursing facility, California law dictates at least one of your advance directive witnesses needs to be an ombudsman or patient advocate designated by the California Department of Aging.
Meanwhile, Vermont state law says that neither of your two advance directive witnesses can be related to you or be an appointed healthcare agent. That means spouses, siblings, parents, children, and grandchildren are all prohibited from being listed as witnesses on your advance directive.
Regardless of the rules you’re required to observe in your own home state, Jonathan Rosenfeld, founder at Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers, says selecting appropriate witnesses is a critical component of each advance directive. He explains:
“Witnessing serves as a safeguard against potential disputes regarding the individual's capacity or intent when creating the directive.
It adds credibility to the document and helps ensure that it accurately reflects the individual's wishes for medical treatment in the event of incapacity.”
How to Maintain and Change Your Advance Directive
Once your advance directive has been signed, witnessed, and validated, you must ensure you share it with the relevant bodies or individuals.
Medical professionals advise you to keep your original copy in a safe but accessible place. You should then give one copy of your advance directive to your doctor, and a copy to your healthcare agent if you have one.
It’s also worth sharing your advance directive with close family members or friends so they clearly understand your wishes in case something unexpected happens. This could prevent an incident or disagreement later on if medical practitioners are forced to defer to your advance directive because you’re unable to communicate your wishes.
When circulating your advance directive to relevant parties, it’s important to keep a record of who has your advance directive. This keeps you organized and makes it easier to update doctors, agents, or loved ones in case you decide to change your advance directive later.
For example, you might choose to add a do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order to your advance directive when you reach a certain age. You’re always within your rights to issue a new advance directive, and your most recent directive is always the version medical practitioners must honor.
You just need to ensure your updated directive meets all the rules and criteria around witnesses and validation.
That’s where a tool like Trustworthy can make life simple.
Trustworthy is a Family Operating System® that enables you to securely store all of your family documents like digital copies of your medical records, advance directives, or even records of who has your directives on one flexible and easy-to-use dashboard.
Once uploaded, all your legal documents are protected by AES 256-bit encryption, multi-factor authentication, and more. You’re able to collaborate with doctors, legal representatives, or family members by giving them controlled access to various documents as and when you see fit.
Not only does that make it easy to share your advance directive, but you always have an up-to-date record of the users with access to it.
Learn more about Trustworthy and its wide range of advanced features by visiting our website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who Can Witness an Advance Directive?
Each state has its own laws around who can witness an advance, but generally speaking, at least one witness must be an adult who isn’t related to you.
Do Advance Directives Need to Be Signed and Witnessed?
Typically, yes: advance directives require a signature and one or more witnesses to be validated as legally valid. Just remember the validation process varies by state.
Is an Advance Directive Legally Binding?
In some cases, yes. As long as you’ve followed the correct validation processes in your state, an advance directive is a legally binding document. However, there are certain situations in which an advance directive can be overridden.
Who Can Legally Witness an Advance Directive? Know Your Rights
Nash Riggins
March 5, 2024
|
Even if you’re unable to communicate with your doctor, the medical treatments you receive as a patient are always in your control. An advance directive is a legal document individuals can use to detail their wishes in case they’re incapacitated and can’t tell doctors what they do and don’t want.
They’re incredibly useful and empowering documents, but to be legally binding, most states require your directive to be signed in front of witnesses. Read on to find out how advance directives work, why they must be witnessed, and explore various state requirements to ensure your advance directive is fully compliant.
Key Takeaways
An advance directive is a legally recognized document where medical patients can express their treatment wishes.
Validation requirements for advance directives vary by state, but most states require one or more witnesses to validate a directive’s authenticity.
Generally speaking, an advance directive witness can’t be related to you by blood or be one of your appointed medical agents.
What Is an Advance Directive?
An advance directive is a legal document individuals can use to communicate their healthcare choices.
Advance directives are typically signed in the presence of multiple witnesses, and most states recognize two types of advance directives:
Other types of advance directives include do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders, do-not-intubate (DNI) orders, or organ donation information. Although, a living will, power of attorney, or health care surrogate directive usually contains them.
While each type of advance directive varies in terms of scope, they all share a common goal: to empower individuals with the ability to make their own medical decisions while they’re able to. That means if you’re incapacitated and can’t tell your doctors what treatments you do or don’t want, everyone can defer to your advance directive for the answers.
Does an Advance Directive Need to be Witnessed?
Generally speaking, yes: an advance directive must be witnessed to ensure its validity and authenticity. However, the rules around who can or cannot witness an advance directive often vary depending on where you live in the US.
The U.S. federal government passed a law — the Patient Self-Determination Act — in 1990 dictating all hospitals and medical practitioners inform patients about advance directives and their rights. But they subsequently left it up to states to determine those rights.
David Bross, Senior Estate Planner at Truepoint Wealth Counsel explains:
“Each state has its own specific forms that are either created by legislators, bar associations, and medical associations. Whether an advance directive needs to be witnessed will vary from state to state.”
For example, in Ohio, a healthcare power of attorney or a living will can either be signed in the presence of a notary or witnessed by two independent witnesses.
That means you’ll need to check and understand the laws in your home state to ensure your advance directive complies with local regulations.
Florida law requires an advance directive to be witnessed by two individuals, but only one of those two witnesses can be your spouse or another blood relative.
However, if you create an advance directive in California, there are additional rules in place. At least one of the two witnesses present cannot be related to you by blood, marriage, adoption, or be entitled to any part of your estate if you die.
If you’re resident at a skilled nursing facility, California law dictates at least one of your advance directive witnesses needs to be an ombudsman or patient advocate designated by the California Department of Aging.
Meanwhile, Vermont state law says that neither of your two advance directive witnesses can be related to you or be an appointed healthcare agent. That means spouses, siblings, parents, children, and grandchildren are all prohibited from being listed as witnesses on your advance directive.
Regardless of the rules you’re required to observe in your own home state, Jonathan Rosenfeld, founder at Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers, says selecting appropriate witnesses is a critical component of each advance directive. He explains:
“Witnessing serves as a safeguard against potential disputes regarding the individual's capacity or intent when creating the directive.
It adds credibility to the document and helps ensure that it accurately reflects the individual's wishes for medical treatment in the event of incapacity.”
How to Maintain and Change Your Advance Directive
Once your advance directive has been signed, witnessed, and validated, you must ensure you share it with the relevant bodies or individuals.
Medical professionals advise you to keep your original copy in a safe but accessible place. You should then give one copy of your advance directive to your doctor, and a copy to your healthcare agent if you have one.
It’s also worth sharing your advance directive with close family members or friends so they clearly understand your wishes in case something unexpected happens. This could prevent an incident or disagreement later on if medical practitioners are forced to defer to your advance directive because you’re unable to communicate your wishes.
When circulating your advance directive to relevant parties, it’s important to keep a record of who has your advance directive. This keeps you organized and makes it easier to update doctors, agents, or loved ones in case you decide to change your advance directive later.
For example, you might choose to add a do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order to your advance directive when you reach a certain age. You’re always within your rights to issue a new advance directive, and your most recent directive is always the version medical practitioners must honor.
You just need to ensure your updated directive meets all the rules and criteria around witnesses and validation.
That’s where a tool like Trustworthy can make life simple.
Trustworthy is a Family Operating System® that enables you to securely store all of your family documents like digital copies of your medical records, advance directives, or even records of who has your directives on one flexible and easy-to-use dashboard.
Once uploaded, all your legal documents are protected by AES 256-bit encryption, multi-factor authentication, and more. You’re able to collaborate with doctors, legal representatives, or family members by giving them controlled access to various documents as and when you see fit.
Not only does that make it easy to share your advance directive, but you always have an up-to-date record of the users with access to it.
Learn more about Trustworthy and its wide range of advanced features by visiting our website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who Can Witness an Advance Directive?
Each state has its own laws around who can witness an advance, but generally speaking, at least one witness must be an adult who isn’t related to you.
Do Advance Directives Need to Be Signed and Witnessed?
Typically, yes: advance directives require a signature and one or more witnesses to be validated as legally valid. Just remember the validation process varies by state.
Is an Advance Directive Legally Binding?
In some cases, yes. As long as you’ve followed the correct validation processes in your state, an advance directive is a legally binding document. However, there are certain situations in which an advance directive can be overridden.
Who Can Legally Witness an Advance Directive? Know Your Rights
Nash Riggins
March 5, 2024
|
The intelligent digital vault for families
Trustworthy protects and optimizes important family information so you can save time, money, and enjoy peace of mind
Even if you’re unable to communicate with your doctor, the medical treatments you receive as a patient are always in your control. An advance directive is a legal document individuals can use to detail their wishes in case they’re incapacitated and can’t tell doctors what they do and don’t want.
They’re incredibly useful and empowering documents, but to be legally binding, most states require your directive to be signed in front of witnesses. Read on to find out how advance directives work, why they must be witnessed, and explore various state requirements to ensure your advance directive is fully compliant.
Key Takeaways
An advance directive is a legally recognized document where medical patients can express their treatment wishes.
Validation requirements for advance directives vary by state, but most states require one or more witnesses to validate a directive’s authenticity.
Generally speaking, an advance directive witness can’t be related to you by blood or be one of your appointed medical agents.
What Is an Advance Directive?
An advance directive is a legal document individuals can use to communicate their healthcare choices.
Advance directives are typically signed in the presence of multiple witnesses, and most states recognize two types of advance directives:
Other types of advance directives include do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders, do-not-intubate (DNI) orders, or organ donation information. Although, a living will, power of attorney, or health care surrogate directive usually contains them.
While each type of advance directive varies in terms of scope, they all share a common goal: to empower individuals with the ability to make their own medical decisions while they’re able to. That means if you’re incapacitated and can’t tell your doctors what treatments you do or don’t want, everyone can defer to your advance directive for the answers.
Does an Advance Directive Need to be Witnessed?
Generally speaking, yes: an advance directive must be witnessed to ensure its validity and authenticity. However, the rules around who can or cannot witness an advance directive often vary depending on where you live in the US.
The U.S. federal government passed a law — the Patient Self-Determination Act — in 1990 dictating all hospitals and medical practitioners inform patients about advance directives and their rights. But they subsequently left it up to states to determine those rights.
David Bross, Senior Estate Planner at Truepoint Wealth Counsel explains:
“Each state has its own specific forms that are either created by legislators, bar associations, and medical associations. Whether an advance directive needs to be witnessed will vary from state to state.”
For example, in Ohio, a healthcare power of attorney or a living will can either be signed in the presence of a notary or witnessed by two independent witnesses.
That means you’ll need to check and understand the laws in your home state to ensure your advance directive complies with local regulations.
Florida law requires an advance directive to be witnessed by two individuals, but only one of those two witnesses can be your spouse or another blood relative.
However, if you create an advance directive in California, there are additional rules in place. At least one of the two witnesses present cannot be related to you by blood, marriage, adoption, or be entitled to any part of your estate if you die.
If you’re resident at a skilled nursing facility, California law dictates at least one of your advance directive witnesses needs to be an ombudsman or patient advocate designated by the California Department of Aging.
Meanwhile, Vermont state law says that neither of your two advance directive witnesses can be related to you or be an appointed healthcare agent. That means spouses, siblings, parents, children, and grandchildren are all prohibited from being listed as witnesses on your advance directive.
Regardless of the rules you’re required to observe in your own home state, Jonathan Rosenfeld, founder at Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers, says selecting appropriate witnesses is a critical component of each advance directive. He explains:
“Witnessing serves as a safeguard against potential disputes regarding the individual's capacity or intent when creating the directive.
It adds credibility to the document and helps ensure that it accurately reflects the individual's wishes for medical treatment in the event of incapacity.”
How to Maintain and Change Your Advance Directive
Once your advance directive has been signed, witnessed, and validated, you must ensure you share it with the relevant bodies or individuals.
Medical professionals advise you to keep your original copy in a safe but accessible place. You should then give one copy of your advance directive to your doctor, and a copy to your healthcare agent if you have one.
It’s also worth sharing your advance directive with close family members or friends so they clearly understand your wishes in case something unexpected happens. This could prevent an incident or disagreement later on if medical practitioners are forced to defer to your advance directive because you’re unable to communicate your wishes.
When circulating your advance directive to relevant parties, it’s important to keep a record of who has your advance directive. This keeps you organized and makes it easier to update doctors, agents, or loved ones in case you decide to change your advance directive later.
For example, you might choose to add a do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order to your advance directive when you reach a certain age. You’re always within your rights to issue a new advance directive, and your most recent directive is always the version medical practitioners must honor.
You just need to ensure your updated directive meets all the rules and criteria around witnesses and validation.
That’s where a tool like Trustworthy can make life simple.
Trustworthy is a Family Operating System® that enables you to securely store all of your family documents like digital copies of your medical records, advance directives, or even records of who has your directives on one flexible and easy-to-use dashboard.
Once uploaded, all your legal documents are protected by AES 256-bit encryption, multi-factor authentication, and more. You’re able to collaborate with doctors, legal representatives, or family members by giving them controlled access to various documents as and when you see fit.
Not only does that make it easy to share your advance directive, but you always have an up-to-date record of the users with access to it.
Learn more about Trustworthy and its wide range of advanced features by visiting our website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who Can Witness an Advance Directive?
Each state has its own laws around who can witness an advance, but generally speaking, at least one witness must be an adult who isn’t related to you.
Do Advance Directives Need to Be Signed and Witnessed?
Typically, yes: advance directives require a signature and one or more witnesses to be validated as legally valid. Just remember the validation process varies by state.
Is an Advance Directive Legally Binding?
In some cases, yes. As long as you’ve followed the correct validation processes in your state, an advance directive is a legally binding document. However, there are certain situations in which an advance directive can be overridden.
Who Can Legally Witness an Advance Directive? Know Your Rights
Nash Riggins
March 5, 2024
|
The intelligent digital vault for families
Trustworthy protects and optimizes important family information so you can save time, money, and enjoy peace of mind
Even if you’re unable to communicate with your doctor, the medical treatments you receive as a patient are always in your control. An advance directive is a legal document individuals can use to detail their wishes in case they’re incapacitated and can’t tell doctors what they do and don’t want.
They’re incredibly useful and empowering documents, but to be legally binding, most states require your directive to be signed in front of witnesses. Read on to find out how advance directives work, why they must be witnessed, and explore various state requirements to ensure your advance directive is fully compliant.
Key Takeaways
An advance directive is a legally recognized document where medical patients can express their treatment wishes.
Validation requirements for advance directives vary by state, but most states require one or more witnesses to validate a directive’s authenticity.
Generally speaking, an advance directive witness can’t be related to you by blood or be one of your appointed medical agents.
What Is an Advance Directive?
An advance directive is a legal document individuals can use to communicate their healthcare choices.
Advance directives are typically signed in the presence of multiple witnesses, and most states recognize two types of advance directives:
Other types of advance directives include do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders, do-not-intubate (DNI) orders, or organ donation information. Although, a living will, power of attorney, or health care surrogate directive usually contains them.
While each type of advance directive varies in terms of scope, they all share a common goal: to empower individuals with the ability to make their own medical decisions while they’re able to. That means if you’re incapacitated and can’t tell your doctors what treatments you do or don’t want, everyone can defer to your advance directive for the answers.
Does an Advance Directive Need to be Witnessed?
Generally speaking, yes: an advance directive must be witnessed to ensure its validity and authenticity. However, the rules around who can or cannot witness an advance directive often vary depending on where you live in the US.
The U.S. federal government passed a law — the Patient Self-Determination Act — in 1990 dictating all hospitals and medical practitioners inform patients about advance directives and their rights. But they subsequently left it up to states to determine those rights.
David Bross, Senior Estate Planner at Truepoint Wealth Counsel explains:
“Each state has its own specific forms that are either created by legislators, bar associations, and medical associations. Whether an advance directive needs to be witnessed will vary from state to state.”
For example, in Ohio, a healthcare power of attorney or a living will can either be signed in the presence of a notary or witnessed by two independent witnesses.
That means you’ll need to check and understand the laws in your home state to ensure your advance directive complies with local regulations.
Florida law requires an advance directive to be witnessed by two individuals, but only one of those two witnesses can be your spouse or another blood relative.
However, if you create an advance directive in California, there are additional rules in place. At least one of the two witnesses present cannot be related to you by blood, marriage, adoption, or be entitled to any part of your estate if you die.
If you’re resident at a skilled nursing facility, California law dictates at least one of your advance directive witnesses needs to be an ombudsman or patient advocate designated by the California Department of Aging.
Meanwhile, Vermont state law says that neither of your two advance directive witnesses can be related to you or be an appointed healthcare agent. That means spouses, siblings, parents, children, and grandchildren are all prohibited from being listed as witnesses on your advance directive.
Regardless of the rules you’re required to observe in your own home state, Jonathan Rosenfeld, founder at Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers, says selecting appropriate witnesses is a critical component of each advance directive. He explains:
“Witnessing serves as a safeguard against potential disputes regarding the individual's capacity or intent when creating the directive.
It adds credibility to the document and helps ensure that it accurately reflects the individual's wishes for medical treatment in the event of incapacity.”
How to Maintain and Change Your Advance Directive
Once your advance directive has been signed, witnessed, and validated, you must ensure you share it with the relevant bodies or individuals.
Medical professionals advise you to keep your original copy in a safe but accessible place. You should then give one copy of your advance directive to your doctor, and a copy to your healthcare agent if you have one.
It’s also worth sharing your advance directive with close family members or friends so they clearly understand your wishes in case something unexpected happens. This could prevent an incident or disagreement later on if medical practitioners are forced to defer to your advance directive because you’re unable to communicate your wishes.
When circulating your advance directive to relevant parties, it’s important to keep a record of who has your advance directive. This keeps you organized and makes it easier to update doctors, agents, or loved ones in case you decide to change your advance directive later.
For example, you might choose to add a do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order to your advance directive when you reach a certain age. You’re always within your rights to issue a new advance directive, and your most recent directive is always the version medical practitioners must honor.
You just need to ensure your updated directive meets all the rules and criteria around witnesses and validation.
That’s where a tool like Trustworthy can make life simple.
Trustworthy is a Family Operating System® that enables you to securely store all of your family documents like digital copies of your medical records, advance directives, or even records of who has your directives on one flexible and easy-to-use dashboard.
Once uploaded, all your legal documents are protected by AES 256-bit encryption, multi-factor authentication, and more. You’re able to collaborate with doctors, legal representatives, or family members by giving them controlled access to various documents as and when you see fit.
Not only does that make it easy to share your advance directive, but you always have an up-to-date record of the users with access to it.
Learn more about Trustworthy and its wide range of advanced features by visiting our website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who Can Witness an Advance Directive?
Each state has its own laws around who can witness an advance, but generally speaking, at least one witness must be an adult who isn’t related to you.
Do Advance Directives Need to Be Signed and Witnessed?
Typically, yes: advance directives require a signature and one or more witnesses to be validated as legally valid. Just remember the validation process varies by state.
Is an Advance Directive Legally Binding?
In some cases, yes. As long as you’ve followed the correct validation processes in your state, an advance directive is a legally binding document. However, there are certain situations in which an advance directive can be overridden.
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Original Death Certificate vs. Certified Copy: Key Differences And Why They Matter
Original Death Certificate vs. Certified Copy: Key Differences And Why They Matter
Nov 25, 2023
Nov 25, 2023
How Do You Handle Negative Aspects of the Deceased's Life in a Eulogy?
How Do You Handle Negative Aspects of the Deceased's Life in a Eulogy?
Nov 25, 2023
Nov 25, 2023
Can There Be More Then One Eulogy at a Funeral? Etiquette Explained
Can There Be More Then One Eulogy at a Funeral? Etiquette Explained
Nov 24, 2023
Nov 24, 2023
My Dad Died, Can I Get His Retirement Pension?
My Dad Died, Can I Get His Retirement Pension?
Nov 24, 2023
Nov 24, 2023
How Many Copies of a Death Certificate Should You Get?
How Many Copies of a Death Certificate Should You Get?
Nov 24, 2023
Nov 24, 2023
Can a Eulogy Be Funny? Yes, Here Are 10 Respectful but Funny Examples
Can a Eulogy Be Funny? Yes, Here Are 10 Respectful but Funny Examples
Nov 24, 2023
Nov 24, 2023
How Do You Receive Inheritance Money WITHOUT any issues?
How Do You Receive Inheritance Money WITHOUT any issues?
Nov 17, 2023
Nov 17, 2023
Who Gets The Tax Refund of A Deceased Person? An Accountant Answers
Who Gets The Tax Refund of A Deceased Person? An Accountant Answers
Nov 17, 2023
Nov 17, 2023
How To Start a Eulogy: 15 Heartfelt Examples
How To Start a Eulogy: 15 Heartfelt Examples
Nov 14, 2023
Nov 14, 2023
How To Discuss End-of-Life Care With Parents (Simple Guide)
How To Discuss End-of-Life Care With Parents (Simple Guide)
Nov 14, 2023
Nov 14, 2023
How To Cancel a Deceased Person's Subscriptions the EASY Way
How To Cancel a Deceased Person's Subscriptions the EASY Way
Nov 8, 2023
Nov 8, 2023
What Should You Not Put in a Eulogy (9 Things To Avoid)
What Should You Not Put in a Eulogy (9 Things To Avoid)
Nov 7, 2023
Nov 7, 2023
How Are Estates Distributed If There's No Will? A Lawyer Explains Intestate
How Are Estates Distributed If There's No Will? A Lawyer Explains Intestate
Nov 6, 2023
Nov 6, 2023
Does Microsoft Word Have an Obituary Template?
Does Microsoft Word Have an Obituary Template?
Nov 6, 2023
Nov 6, 2023
How To Post an Obituary on Facebook: A Step-by-Step Guide
How To Post an Obituary on Facebook: A Step-by-Step Guide
Nov 6, 2023
Nov 6, 2023
Why Do You Need A Death Certificate For Estate & Probate Process?
Why Do You Need A Death Certificate For Estate & Probate Process?
Nov 2, 2023
Nov 2, 2023
How Do I Correct Errors on a Death Certificate? And, How Long Does It Take?
How Do I Correct Errors on a Death Certificate? And, How Long Does It Take?
Nov 2, 2023
Nov 2, 2023
12 Steps For Writing a Eulogy For Mom
12 Steps For Writing a Eulogy For Mom
Nov 2, 2023
Nov 2, 2023
12 Steps for Writing a Eulogy for Dad
12 Steps for Writing a Eulogy for Dad
Nov 1, 2023
Nov 1, 2023
Who Does The Obituary When Someone Dies?
Who Does The Obituary When Someone Dies?
Nov 1, 2023
Nov 1, 2023
How Late Is Too Late For An Obituary? 6 Steps To Take Today
How Late Is Too Late For An Obituary? 6 Steps To Take Today
Nov 1, 2023
Nov 1, 2023
How Much Does It Cost To Publish An Obituary? Breaking It Down
How Much Does It Cost To Publish An Obituary? Breaking It Down
Nov 1, 2023
Nov 1, 2023
6 Reasons You Need an Obituary (Plus 6 Reasons You Don't)
6 Reasons You Need an Obituary (Plus 6 Reasons You Don't)
Oct 30, 2023
Oct 30, 2023
Where Do You Post an Obituary: A Step-By-Step Guide
Where Do You Post an Obituary: A Step-By-Step Guide
Oct 30, 2023
Oct 30, 2023
Obituary vs Death Note: What Are the Key Differences?
Obituary vs Death Note: What Are the Key Differences?
Oct 5, 2023
Oct 5, 2023
Buying A House With Elderly Parent: 10 Things To Know
Buying A House With Elderly Parent: 10 Things To Know
Sep 14, 2023
Sep 14, 2023
I'm Trapped Caring for Elderly Parents
I'm Trapped Caring for Elderly Parents
Oct 5, 2023
Oct 5, 2023
401(k) and Minors: Can a Minor be a Beneficiary?
401(k) and Minors: Can a Minor be a Beneficiary?
Sep 12, 2023
Sep 12, 2023
How to Self-Direct Your 401(k): Take Control of Your Retirement
How to Self-Direct Your 401(k): Take Control of Your Retirement
Aug 3, 2023
Aug 3, 2023
The Ultimate Guide to Decluttering and Simplifying Your Home as You Age
The Ultimate Guide to Decluttering and Simplifying Your Home as You Age
Aug 3, 2023
Aug 3, 2023
The Essential Guide to Preparing for Retirement
The Essential Guide to Preparing for Retirement
Aug 3, 2023
Aug 3, 2023
Estate Planning For Blended Families (Complete Guide)
Estate Planning For Blended Families (Complete Guide)
Aug 3, 2023
Aug 3, 2023
Estate Planning For Physicians (Complete Guide)
Estate Planning For Physicians (Complete Guide)
Jul 14, 2023
Jul 14, 2023
Are You Legally Responsible For Your Elderly Parents?
Are You Legally Responsible For Your Elderly Parents?
Jun 7, 2023
Jun 7, 2023
How To Travel With Elderly Parent: Here's How to Prepare
How To Travel With Elderly Parent: Here's How to Prepare
Jun 6, 2023
Jun 6, 2023
Checklist For Moving A Parent To Assisted Living
Checklist For Moving A Parent To Assisted Living
Jun 6, 2023
Jun 6, 2023
How to Set Up A Trust For An Elderly Parent: 6 Easy Steps
How to Set Up A Trust For An Elderly Parent: 6 Easy Steps
Jun 6, 2023
Jun 6, 2023
How To Stop Elderly Parents From Giving Money Away (9 Tips)
How To Stop Elderly Parents From Giving Money Away (9 Tips)
Jun 6, 2023
Jun 6, 2023
Should Elderly Parents Sign Over Their House? Pros & Cons
Should Elderly Parents Sign Over Their House? Pros & Cons
May 17, 2023
May 17, 2023
Estate Planning: A Comprehensive Guide
Estate Planning: A Comprehensive Guide
May 2, 2023
May 2, 2023
Helping Elderly Parents: The Complete Guide
Helping Elderly Parents: The Complete Guide
May 1, 2023
May 1, 2023
Trustworthy guide: How to organize your digital information
Trustworthy guide: How to organize your digital information
Apr 15, 2023
Apr 15, 2023
Can My Husband Make a Will Without My Knowledge?
Can My Husband Make a Will Without My Knowledge?
Apr 15, 2023
Apr 15, 2023
What is a Last Will and Testament (also known as a Will)?
What is a Last Will and Testament (also known as a Will)?
Apr 15, 2023
Apr 15, 2023
Can A Wife Sell Deceased Husband's Property (6 Rules)
Can A Wife Sell Deceased Husband's Property (6 Rules)
Apr 15, 2023
Apr 15, 2023
Should I Shred Documents Of A Deceased Person? (5 Tips)
Should I Shred Documents Of A Deceased Person? (5 Tips)
Apr 15, 2023
Apr 15, 2023
Can I Change My Power of Attorney Without A Lawyer?
Can I Change My Power of Attorney Without A Lawyer?
Apr 15, 2023
Apr 15, 2023
Can You Have Two Power of Attorneys? (A Lawyer Answers)
Can You Have Two Power of Attorneys? (A Lawyer Answers)
Apr 15, 2023
Apr 15, 2023
Do Attorneys Keep Copies Of a Will? (4 Things To Know)
Do Attorneys Keep Copies Of a Will? (4 Things To Know)
Apr 15, 2023
Apr 15, 2023
Estate Planning for a Special Needs Child (Complete Guide)
Estate Planning for a Special Needs Child (Complete Guide)
Apr 15, 2023
Apr 15, 2023
Estate Planning For Childless Couples (Complete Guide)
Estate Planning For Childless Couples (Complete Guide)
Apr 15, 2023
Apr 15, 2023
Estate Planning For Elderly Parents (Complete Guide)
Estate Planning For Elderly Parents (Complete Guide)
Apr 15, 2023
Apr 15, 2023
Estate Planning For High Net Worth & Large Estates
Estate Planning For High Net Worth & Large Estates
Apr 15, 2023
Apr 15, 2023
Estate Planning For Irresponsible Children (Complete Guide)
Estate Planning For Irresponsible Children (Complete Guide)
Apr 15, 2023
Apr 15, 2023
How To Get Power of Attorney For Parent With Dementia?
How To Get Power of Attorney For Parent With Dementia?
Apr 15, 2023
Apr 15, 2023
I Lost My Power of Attorney Papers, Now What?
I Lost My Power of Attorney Papers, Now What?
Apr 15, 2023
Apr 15, 2023
Is It Better To Sell or Rent An Inherited House? (Pros & Cons)
Is It Better To Sell or Rent An Inherited House? (Pros & Cons)
Apr 15, 2023
Apr 15, 2023
Is It Wrong To Move Away From Elderly Parents? My Advice
Is It Wrong To Move Away From Elderly Parents? My Advice
Apr 15, 2023
Apr 15, 2023
Moving An Elderly Parent Into Your Home: What To Know
Moving An Elderly Parent Into Your Home: What To Know
Apr 15, 2023
Apr 15, 2023
Moving An Elderly Parent to Another State: What To Know
Moving An Elderly Parent to Another State: What To Know
Apr 15, 2023
Apr 15, 2023
What If Witnesses To A Will Cannot Be Found? A Lawyer Answers
What If Witnesses To A Will Cannot Be Found? A Lawyer Answers
Apr 15, 2023
Apr 15, 2023
What To Bring To Estate Planning Meeting (Checklist)
What To Bring To Estate Planning Meeting (Checklist)
Apr 15, 2023
Apr 15, 2023
When Should You Get An Estate Plan? (According To A Lawyer)
When Should You Get An Estate Plan? (According To A Lawyer)
Apr 15, 2023
Apr 15, 2023
Which Sibling Should Take Care of Elderly Parents?
Which Sibling Should Take Care of Elderly Parents?
Apr 15, 2023
Apr 15, 2023
Who Can Override A Power of Attorney? (A Lawyer Answers)
Who Can Override A Power of Attorney? (A Lawyer Answers)
Apr 15, 2023
Apr 15, 2023
Can Power of Attorney Sell Property Before Death?
Can Power of Attorney Sell Property Before Death?
Apr 15, 2023
Apr 15, 2023
Can The Executor Of A Will Access Bank Accounts? (Yes, Here's How)
Can The Executor Of A Will Access Bank Accounts? (Yes, Here's How)
Apr 15, 2023
Apr 15, 2023
Complete List of Things To Do For Elderly Parents (Checklist)
Complete List of Things To Do For Elderly Parents (Checklist)
Apr 15, 2023
Apr 15, 2023
How To Get Power of Attorney For A Deceased Person?
How To Get Power of Attorney For A Deceased Person?
Apr 15, 2023
Apr 15, 2023
How To Help Elderly Parents From A Distance? 7 Tips
How To Help Elderly Parents From A Distance? 7 Tips
Apr 15, 2023
Apr 15, 2023
Legal Documents For Elderly Parents: Checklist
Legal Documents For Elderly Parents: Checklist
Apr 15, 2023
Apr 15, 2023
Selling Elderly Parents Home: How To Do It + Mistakes To Avoid
Selling Elderly Parents Home: How To Do It + Mistakes To Avoid
Apr 15, 2023
Apr 15, 2023
What To Do When A Sibling Is Manipulating Elderly Parents
What To Do When A Sibling Is Manipulating Elderly Parents
Apr 6, 2023
Apr 6, 2023
Can An Out of State Attorney Write My Will? (A Lawyer Answers)
Can An Out of State Attorney Write My Will? (A Lawyer Answers)
Mar 15, 2023
Mar 15, 2023
Settling an Estate: A Step-by-Step Guide
Settling an Estate: A Step-by-Step Guide
Feb 10, 2023
Feb 10, 2023
My Deceased Husband Received A Check In The Mail (4 Steps To Take)
My Deceased Husband Received A Check In The Mail (4 Steps To Take)
Feb 7, 2023
Feb 7, 2023
The Benefits of Working With an Experienced Estate Planning Attorney
The Benefits of Working With an Experienced Estate Planning Attorney
Feb 6, 2023
Feb 6, 2023
How To Track Elderly Parents' Phone (2 Options)
How To Track Elderly Parents' Phone (2 Options)
Feb 1, 2023
Feb 1, 2023
Can You Collect Your Parents' Social Security When They Die?
Can You Collect Your Parents' Social Security When They Die?
Feb 1, 2023
Feb 1, 2023
How Do I Stop VA Benefits When Someone Dies (Simple Guide)
How Do I Stop VA Benefits When Someone Dies (Simple Guide)
Feb 1, 2023
Feb 1, 2023
Can You Pay Money Into A Deceased Person's Bank Account?
Can You Pay Money Into A Deceased Person's Bank Account?
Feb 1, 2023
Feb 1, 2023
Deleting A Facebook Account When Someone Dies (Step by Step)
Deleting A Facebook Account When Someone Dies (Step by Step)
Feb 1, 2023
Feb 1, 2023
Does The DMV Know When Someone Dies?
Does The DMV Know When Someone Dies?
Feb 1, 2023
Feb 1, 2023
How To Find A Deceased Person's Lawyer (5 Ways)
How To Find A Deceased Person's Lawyer (5 Ways)
Feb 1, 2023
Feb 1, 2023
How To Plan A Celebration Of Life (10 Steps With Examples)
How To Plan A Celebration Of Life (10 Steps With Examples)
Feb 1, 2023
Feb 1, 2023
How To Stop Mail Of A Deceased Person? A Simple Guide
How To Stop Mail Of A Deceased Person? A Simple Guide
Feb 1, 2023
Feb 1, 2023
How to Stop Social Security Direct Deposit After Death
How to Stop Social Security Direct Deposit After Death
Feb 1, 2023
Feb 1, 2023
How To Transfer Firearms From A Deceased Person (3 Steps)
How To Transfer Firearms From A Deceased Person (3 Steps)
Feb 1, 2023
Feb 1, 2023
How To Write An Obituary (5 Steps With Examples)
How To Write An Obituary (5 Steps With Examples)
Feb 1, 2023
Feb 1, 2023
What Happens To A Leased Vehicle When Someone Dies?
What Happens To A Leased Vehicle When Someone Dies?
Jan 31, 2023
Jan 31, 2023
Do Wills Expire? 6 Things To Know
Do Wills Expire? 6 Things To Know
Jan 31, 2023
Jan 31, 2023
How To Get Into a Deceased Person's Computer (Microsoft & Apple)
How To Get Into a Deceased Person's Computer (Microsoft & Apple)
Jan 31, 2023
Jan 31, 2023
Why Do Funeral Homes Take Fingerprints of the Deceased?
Why Do Funeral Homes Take Fingerprints of the Deceased?
Jan 31, 2023
Jan 31, 2023
What To Do If Your Deceased Parents' Home Is In Foreclosure
What To Do If Your Deceased Parents' Home Is In Foreclosure
Jan 31, 2023
Jan 31, 2023
Questions To Ask An Estate Attorney After Death (Checklist)
Questions To Ask An Estate Attorney After Death (Checklist)
Jan 31, 2023
Jan 31, 2023
What Happens If a Deceased Individual Owes Taxes?
What Happens If a Deceased Individual Owes Taxes?
Jan 31, 2023
Jan 31, 2023
Components of Estate Planning: 6 Things To Consider
Components of Estate Planning: 6 Things To Consider
Jan 22, 2023
Jan 22, 2023
What To Do If Insurance Check Is Made Out To A Deceased Person
What To Do If Insurance Check Is Made Out To A Deceased Person
Jan 8, 2023
Jan 8, 2023
What Does a Typical Estate Plan Include?
What Does a Typical Estate Plan Include?
Apr 15, 2022
Apr 15, 2022
Can I Do A Video Will? (Is It Legitimate & What To Consider)
Can I Do A Video Will? (Is It Legitimate & What To Consider)
Apr 15, 2022
Apr 15, 2022
Estate Planning For Green Card Holders (Complete Guide)
Estate Planning For Green Card Holders (Complete Guide)
Mar 2, 2022
Mar 2, 2022
What Does Your “Property” Mean?
What Does Your “Property” Mean?
Mar 2, 2022
Mar 2, 2022
What is the Uniform Trust Code? What is the Uniform Probate Code?
What is the Uniform Trust Code? What is the Uniform Probate Code?
Mar 2, 2022
Mar 2, 2022
Do You Need to Avoid Probate?
Do You Need to Avoid Probate?
Mar 2, 2022
Mar 2, 2022
How is a Trust Created?
How is a Trust Created?
Mar 2, 2022
Mar 2, 2022
What Are Advance Directives?
What Are Advance Directives?
Mar 2, 2022
Mar 2, 2022
What does a Trustee Do?
What does a Trustee Do?
Mar 2, 2022
Mar 2, 2022
What is an Estate Plan? (And why you need one)
What is an Estate Plan? (And why you need one)
Mar 2, 2022
Mar 2, 2022
What is Probate?
What is Probate?
Mar 2, 2022
Mar 2, 2022
What Is Your Domicile & Why It Matters
What Is Your Domicile & Why It Matters
Mar 2, 2022
Mar 2, 2022
What Is a Power of Attorney for Finances?
What Is a Power of Attorney for Finances?
Mar 1, 2022
Mar 1, 2022
Should your family consider an umbrella insurance policy?
Should your family consider an umbrella insurance policy?
Mar 1, 2022
Mar 1, 2022
Do I need a digital power of attorney?
Do I need a digital power of attorney?
Apr 6, 2020
Apr 6, 2020
What Exactly is a Trust?
What Exactly is a Trust?