Trusts

Discuss the advantages of completing vs. the consequences of neglecting to complete a Trust/Revocable Living Trust with your parents/loved ones.

A trust allows one person to manage the property of another. This can be important if your loved one is absent or incapacitated and cannot manage this on their own.

A Revocable Living Trust is set up during someone's lifetime and is created to save money on taxes or setup long term property management.

An elder law attorney can help you with this document. The American Bar Association andThe National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys are two great resources for finding an Elder Law Attorney in your area.

A simple and efficient option is to use Legal Zoom. LegalZoom can quickly assist you in creating many of the legal documents you need.

Additionally, many local universities, community organizations, and local Area Agencies on Aging provide elder law workshops, and even provide free legal counsel to those in need. A university with a law school is a great place to begin your search.

Remember to upload your documents to Magnus Health Portal so that all of your important documents are in an accessible, secure location.