Estate Planning
Our own passing or that of a loved one can be a frightening, painful and stressful experience. Planning ahead, so that one's wishes can be properly remembered and followed, removes the urgency of making difficult decisions during a very emotional time.
At the Panza Law Office, we will customize an estate plan that suits your needs and your budget. Some common documents we prepare include:
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Last Will & Testament: describes how your estate will be distributed after you pass away
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General Power of Attorney: allows your representative to manage all of your property-based and financial affairs
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Advanced Directive (Living Will): spells out medical treatments you would and would not want to be used to keep you alive, as well as your preferences for other typical medical decisions
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Healthcare Power of Attorney: names another person, called a “health care agent,” to make health care decisions for you when you are not able to make those decisions for yourself
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Life Estate: a type of joint ownership that allows a person to live in a residence until his or her death, when it then passes to the other owner, helping avoid probate and passing a house to heirs without giving up the right to live there
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HIPAA Release Form: authorizes an appointed person or entity access to your health information