Calliope Law Corporation supports clients with their estate planning by preparing and advising on the following documents:
We provide information and advice on common estate planning documents and speak with our clients about their needs and wishes. We draft the necessary documents to reflect our clients’ intentions so they can be confident that their wishes will be carried out.
A properly drafted will ensures your property is distributed according to your wishes after your death. Wills also serve other important purposes like naming a guardian for minor children, succession planning for businesses, and specifying funeral or burial wishes.
A power of attorney appoints someone called your “attorney” to manage your financial affairs on your behalf.
A representation agreement appoints someone called your “representative” to make health and personal care decisions on your behalf if you become mentally incapable of making those decisions.
An advance directive, also known as a living will, states your wishes regarding healthcare and end-of-life treatments. An advance directive provides instructions to your healthcare provider if you are mentally incapable and have not appointed a Representative to make healthcare decisions on your behalf.
The authority given in an enduring power of attorney will continue or “endure” after you become mentally incapable. In contrast, the authority given in a non-enduring power of attorney terminates when you become incapable.
Your attorney should be someone you trust and who is comfortable dealing with financial matters. Most people choose their spouse, another family member, or a close friend to be their attorney. Your attorney must be 19 years old or older.
No, the person you appoint to manage your financial affairs is called your “attorney.” They do not have to be a lawyer.
Your representative should be someone you trust and who supports your wishes regarding end-of-life care. Your representative must be 19 years old or older.
A Representation Agreement allows you to choose who will make your health and personal care decisions for you if you become incapable. If you do not have a representation agreement, your healthcare provider may appoint a Temporary Substitute Decision Maker.
