The best defense is to prepare now........
I’ll discuss what we can do to protect ourselves, our families, and our decisions in the face of incapacity. Creating an estate plan and finding inclusive care are two key components.
Estate planning is crucial, and not just to designate who receives which assets after death. It’s also about choosing people to act on your behalf for financial and medical decisions, and stating what your wishes are. For LGBT people whose families don’t neatly fit into a legal box or whose biological family members may be unwelcoming, this planning is even more vital.
A solid estate plan should include the following documents: