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What would happen to you if you were in an accident? If you became sick? If you were somehow incapacitated, unable to communicate, who would make decisions regarding your care, or your finances? No one likes to think about the possibility; we all like to pretend we’re invincible, because it’s frightening to find that we’re not. However, planning ahead is key to making it through those unimaginable situations, and drafting a Financial Durable Power of Attorney and a Health Care Directive is the best way to start.
These documents are important for everyone, but especially so for singles. Married couples usually have joint accounts, and in the event of an emergency it’s a little easier for a spouse to make decisions about health care and finances. But if you’re single, who will make these decisions for you, if you can’t?
A health care directive will ensure that someone you trust has access to your medical records, and updates on your care and condition from doctors and medical facilities. With a Financial Durable Power of Attorney, you can designate someone to have access to your bank account, and to make financial decisions on your behalf, like making sure the bills get paid while you’re in the hospital.
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Not sure how this applies to your own property?
We set up beneficiary deeds, wills and trusts for families across St Louis County, St Charles County and Franklin County. Bring a copy of your current deed and we will tell you in one short call whether a beneficiary deed on its own is enough, or whether your situation needs more.
Azra Ahmad, Founder & Managing Attorney
Azra focuses on estate planning, elder law, personal injury and traffic law for families across the St. Louis area. She earned her JD from Saint Louis University School of Law, is licensed in Missouri and Illinois, and is a member of The Missouri Bar, WealthCounsel and ElderCounsel. Before law, she worked as a speech-language pathologist with children and seniors.
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Our Missouri estate planning attorneys can help you set up your will, trust, beneficiary deed and powers of attorney. Send us a few details and we will get back to you quickly.
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Areas we serve: Chesterfield, St. Charles County, Ballwin, Wildwood, Ellisville, Manchester, Wentzville, Washington, Union, Pacific, Marthasville
Not sure how this applies to your own property?
We set up beneficiary deeds, wills and trusts for families across St Louis County, St Charles County and Franklin County. Bring a copy of your current deed and we will tell you in one short call whether a beneficiary deed on its own is enough, or whether your situation needs more.
