Kira Shcherbakova, Esq., Founder and Managing Attorney

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1. Last Will and Testament

• States who will inherit your assets
• Names an executor
• Names guardians for minor children

2. Financial Power of Attorney

• Appoints someone to manage your finances, if you can't

3. Medical Power of Attorney

• Appoints someone to make medical decisions for you, if you can't

4. HIPAA Authorization

• Gives agents access to your medical records

5. Living Will

• States your wishes about life-sustaining treatment

6. Final Disposition

• Burial/Cremation
• Funeral Arrangements

7. Signing and Notarization

Same as above, for a single individual

Will Package Plus...

8. Revocable Living Trust

9. Quitclaim Deed

10. Transfer of One Real Estate Property into the name of the Trust

Why Create a Trust:

The creation of the Trust allows your children to avoid Probate (distribution of assets through the courts) and to be able to distribute your assets privately, more quickly and usually with less expense. The Trust costs more up-front, but saves money on the other side, while keeping the distribution private and direct, without involving the courts.

In Pennsylvania, standby guardianship lets a parent pre-choose a trusted adult to care for their child if the parent is suddenly detained, deported or otherwise unable to act. The parent keeps all parental rights and the guardian steps in only if an emergency happens. It’s a legal safety plan that helps ensure children are cared for immediately and don’t end up in foster care.