Ha! And my lawyer-hubby has how many years on MP and the Grand Pois? Let's not go there. Maybe once his current executor duties wind down we can deal with it. Without dependents, he would also recommend standard forms.
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10-10-2012, 01:24 PM #1
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10-10-2012, 02:50 PM #2
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When you say "power of attorney," do you mean for health care purposes? I think many, maybe most, states have a standard form that must be used - if your doctor's office doesn't have them, the social services office of any hospital will.
Way outside my expertise too, unfortunately (and also something we've been procrastinating on
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10-10-2012, 04:10 PM #3
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10-10-2012, 04:19 PM #4
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Another lawyer here who hasn't gotten around to this yet either. Will someone please shame me into action?
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10-10-2012, 07:09 PM #5
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My financial adviser told me I wanted a medical power of attorney and one for financial issues. Could be the same person but doesn't have to be. I guess it might differ depending on the state you live in. And I'm sure there are differences for folks who live in other countries.
I'm realizing now that I had not thought about who would be the executor of the will. I guess I would choose the same person as the financial power of attorney. Though I need to discuss it all with her first...
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10-10-2012, 07:13 PM #6
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Check out legalzoom.com. I did my living will and advanced directive there.
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10-10-2012, 07:35 PM #7
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This is the same for Canada also. Already a doctor-sister told me this....after all, she is one with the authority to phone/contact family member on health care issues/death for her patients. She is an emergency services doctor.My financial adviser told me I wanted a medical power of attorney and one for financial issues. Could be the same person but doesn't have to be. I guess it might differ depending on the state you live in. And I'm sure there are differences for folks who live in other countries.Last edited by shootingstar; 10-10-2012 at 07:37 PM.
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10-11-2012, 04:12 AM #8
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Wow, all you lawyers who don't have a will make me feel great, thanks!
It depends on your situation. If you don't have any assets or children it's pretty simple.
When our daughter was a baby we got some software, I think it was called Family Lawyer but it was 18 years ago. Our situation was simple (no assets, 1 kid) so the software was sufficient for our needs. And a couple witnesses to sign. I forget, we might even have had it notarized. I sent one copy to my parents (designated guardians) and we have the other.
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10-11-2012, 08:25 AM #9
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I'll tell Bill because you certainly weren't talking about me. Originally Posted by maillotpois
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10-27-2012, 11:14 AM #10
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So, update. While I've been thinking about who to name as executor and power of attorney, the time has come for enrollment in benefits for next year at my job. Turns out they offer a benefit that involves access to legal advice for basic things like the documents I need to set up, and the cost would be reasonable. So I think I'll sign up for that, and get moving on it in January when the plan takes effect.
Thanks for everyone's input!!
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11-10-2012, 04:03 PM #11
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I need to do this but have no idea where to start. Do you have a pretty good idea what you want to leave to who before you sit down to write it, or does the lawyer help with that?
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