Are You in The 66% Of Americans Who Don’t Have This Estate Planning Document?
Far too many Americans overlook the potential benefits of estate
planning because they believe it’s too difficult, not necessary for their
specific situation or too expensive. But there can be major costs to ignoring
components of your estate plan. Most people are familiar with the benefits
afforded by a will, but a new study shows that up to 66% of Americans don’t
have a healthcare directive.
A healthcare directive is a legal document in which you lay out your decisions for caregivers in the event that you suffer from dementia or another similar ailment.
It can also provide important guidance around whether or not you want life-sustaining care. Healthcare directives sometimes go under other names depending on your specific location, including medical directives, living wills, or durable health care powers of attorney.