The Document Specialist

The Document Specialist
Los Gatos, CA 95032
ph: 408-378-3042
fax: 408-378-3042
alt: 408-661-1033

Estate Planning Definitions

WILL.

A will provides instructions for distributing your assets to your family and other beneficiaries upon your death. You can customize its provisions to meet your needs. You appoint a personal representative called an Executor to distribute your assets. If you have disabled or minor children you can designate a guardian for them. You must file your will with the probate court for it to be effective.

DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY

A Power of Attorney is a legal document in which you name someone to act on your behalf. A durable Power of Attorney allows someone to provide financial management during your incapacity and terminates upon death. The person will be called your Agent or your Attorney in Fact.

 

HEALTH CARE POWER OF ATTORNEY

A durable Power of Attorney for health care authorizes someone to make medical decisions for you if you are unable to do so for yourself.

 

LIVING WILL

A living will tells which life-sustaining measures you want in the event of a terminal illness. It says what you want; it does not give anyone the authority to speak for you

 

 

 

If you believe you might need one of these documents please feel free to call for a free 1/2 hour consultation.

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The Document Specialist
Los Gatos, CA 95032
ph: 408-378-3042
fax: 408-378-3042
alt: 408-661-1033