Estate documents have changed
By Beth Newcomb
This time last year, the language and formatting contained in the living will and healthcare power of attorney documents changed and became standardized.
“Prior to the change, attorneys were able to customize these forms to their own specifications. The problem was when the documents were presented to medical personnel in times of crisis, those people didn’t know where to look on the forms to find what they needed in terms of providing life and death care for the person in front of them. The placement of the information varied so dramatically, precious time was wasted trying to located the person’s wishes,” explains John J. Urban, an attorney who has concentrated in estate management since the mid ‘70s.
“Now the documents have a unified format, with designated sections for language pertaining to a person’s individual requirements. The new document language also contains more options, so you can customize the forms to suit you and your situation easier.”
John notes the older forms, if you have them, are still valid and can do the job they were intended to do. However, if you’d like to have them updated, or you’ve never put estate planning documents in place, now is the time to do it.
For a limited time, John is offering package pricing on both the living will and healthcare power of attorney documents. He also offers a free document review for people who have estate planning documents in place, so you can be certain everything is in order.
Call for an appointment to get the process started.
For Mimi readers, John provides a free, 45-minute legal services consultation in person or on the phone and offers his services at a contracted discount rate. Be sure to mention this story when you schedule an appointment. House calls and select evening appointments available.
To reach attorney John J. Urban, call 440-846-0000, ext. 227. His offices are located at 11221 Pearl Road, in Strongsville. Visit the website at JJUrbanLaw.com.