One of the most common reasons that people believe that they do not need to prepare an estate plan is because they are not wealthy. However, for most adults, it is important to have a Last Will and Testament or a Living Trust (used to avoid probate), Financial and Health Care Powers of Attorney, and Advanced Directive documents, regardless of your net worth. Let’s look at just one of those important documents, a Last Will and Testament, to understand why it is important to have one:
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BENNINGTON The choices we make about end-of-life care aren’t always what happens at the end of life. Advance Care Directives, legally binding forms that dictate whether or not we
Director of Hospice Kassie Hodge talks to reporters at the Mosaic Hospice offices/Photo by Matt Pike By MATT PIKE St. Joseph Post Mosaic Life Care Hospice officials encourage everyone to have a plan ready for a day you may not be able to make your own health care decisions. Director of Hospice Kassie Hodge says everyone is encouraged to create their advanced directives. She says there are two parts to an advanced directive. "One, tell your family members what your wishes are, that's the part that says hey if I'm unable to speak for myself this is what I would like," Hodge tells reporters. "So that kind of helps guide their decision making in those difficult situations." Hodge says the other part is the Durable Power of Attorney, which guarantees for the hospital that someone you've authorized can make decisions for you. Mosaic Life Care Hospice is holding events to help people create their Advanced Directives in association with National Decision
Mosaic Life Care is offering events to help fill out legal documents that ensure your health care wishes are met if you are unable to speak for yourself.