When Your Child Leaves for College, Don’t Forget to Pack Their Estate Plan!
High school graduation season has once again come and gone. Now the newly graduated high school seniors are looking to their futures, and many have plans to attend college in the fall. This is a very exciting time for them – the first step into adulthood. The checklist of things to bring with them to.. read more →
The Battle to Control Casey Kasem’s Health Care
A colorful clash among members of Casey Kasem’s family has made news headlines lately over the issue of who is entitled to make health care decisions for the ailing 82-year-old radio and television icon. Casey suffers from Lewy Body Dementia, a disease similar to Parkinson’s Disease, which causes a progressive decline in cognitive abilities. The.. read more →
Organ Donation Through Facebook
According to organdonor.gov, currently 114,651 people are waiting for an organ, 18 people die each day waiting for an organ, and one organ donor can save up to eight lives. In order to solve this crisis, Mark Zuckerberg and Facebook want to make it easier for Facebook users to become organ donors. Facebook has created.. read more →
What Is A POLST?
POLST stands for Physician Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment. A POLST is a legal document to be signed by both a patient and the patient’s doctor, where the patient sets forth his or her wishes regarding end of life treatment. The instructions in the POLST must be based on the patient’s current medical condition and.. read more →
If You Think You Don’t Have An Estate Plan, Think Again. The State of California Has Prepared One For You.
I’ve heard many people lament that they do not have an estate plan. Unbeknownst to them, this is not true. Granted, they have not purposely prepared an estate plan nor had an estate plan prepared for them. But, they do have an estate plan. The State of California has prepared a generic estate plan for.. read more →
Every Californian Needs An Advance Health Care Directive
You may recall the name Terri Schiavo even though it’s been more than 20 years since her name was initially featured in the national headlines. Terri’s situation sparked widespread discussion and legal debate regarding her husband’s right to terminate her life support. The legal battle that ensued in her matter demonstrated how important it is.. read more →