Your Estate Plan Might Be Worthless the Moment You Need It Most
A look at the gap between having estate planning documents and having a plan that actually functions during incapacity, family conflict, guardianship disputes, and long-term care crises. The article discusses the real-world breakdowns probate and elder law attorneys regularly see.
Most people think estate planning ends when the papers are signed.
The will gets tucked into a folder. The power of attorney is notarized. Someone is named as a health care proxy.
