At Obitia we know that not everyone pre-plans their own funeral. In fact, most people do not. This means that the responsibility for planning a funeral usually falls on the deceased's family who may not only be unprepared but also grieving the loss of their loved one.
A living will (also known as a "healthcare proxy" or "advanced directive") is a legal document used to inform medical workers and doctors of your medical and health care decisions and preferred medical procedures and treatments during end-of-life conditions and life-threatening conditions. This document has no effect after your death.
Estate planning does not need to be expensive or time-consuming. All people should have a basic estate plan which includes the documents listed in this article.
